ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET is now available on Digital, On Demand and on Blu-ray\u2122 + DVD + Digital Combo and DVD from Lionsgate!<\/p>\n
In this long-awaited movie adaption of Judy Blume\u2019s classic, groundbreaking novel, eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia. A timeless coming-of-age story, Are You There God? It\u2019s Me, Margaret sparkles with insightful humor while candidly exploring life\u2019s biggest questions.<\/p>\n
The film stars Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, and Kathy Bates.<\/p>\n
Written for the Screen and Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. Based on the Book by Judy Blume. Produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, Kelly Fremon Craig, p.g.a., Judy Blume, Amy Lorraine Brooks, Aldric La\u2019auli Porter. Executive Producer Jonathan McCoy.<\/p>\n
I had the opportunity to discuss with Director & Co-writer Kelly Fremon Craig the challenges to adapt the book to the screen, casting the perfect actresses to the roles, and more.<\/p>\n