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First love might not be forever, but the works of Mara Brock Akil continue to endure at least. Netflix announced on Wednesday ...
"Forever" creator Mara Brock Akil tells TheWrap about the Season 1 finale and whether there will be a Season 2 ...
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil talks reinventing Judy Blume novel 'Forever' in her own image. — 'What ...
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil shares advice on how to redirect rejection. — 'What No One Tells You' ...
I want to tell that story…do you know anybody who has $50 million?” Mara Brock Akil said, expressing her hopes to bring back ...
Mara Brock Akil returns with Forever, a fresh Netflix take on Judy Blume’s novel, redefining first love for a new generation.
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The showrunner and executive producer also talks about how Black Lives Matter informed her modern reimagining of the ...
"Forever" creator Mara Brock Akil says her Netflix Judy Blume adaptation spotlights a less seen side of Los Angeles.
Girlfriends' creator Mara Brock Akil said she still wants to write the final movie to finish the series... Here's how it should end.
The writer-producer, known for the series 'Girlfriends' and now the Netflix show 'Forever,' would have an ideal day that ...
Mara Brock Akil’s new series is a breakout hit—and a powerful reminder that diverse Black family stories matter.
Inspired by the groundbreaking Judy Bume novel, Netflix's "Forever" created by Mara Brock Akil showcases the anguish of Black ...