In a tale as old as time, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret tells the story of an 11-year-old girl navigating friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. First told on the page in a 1970 book by Judy Blume, Margaret’s adventures have been brought to life once again, this time on the big screen in a film that just hit theaters.
Film adaptations are a risky business, but this time, it’s paid off — with critics praising the “effervescent and refreshingly frank” big-screen take that proves Margaret’s experience of growing up still rings true today.
Today we’re catching up with Elle Graham, whose role as Nancy helps catapult’s the film’s plot into one of living and learning through friendship. Listen in…