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Judy Blume Forever

For half a century, Judy Blume has been a beacon to young readers, particularly girls, because her novels are so direct in addressing common anxieties of adolescence. Lively interviews with the 85-year-old author fuel this celebration of her impact. Prime

The Other Fellow

“Bonds. James Bonds.” Turns out, there are quite a few of them. This whimsical documentary introduces us to a healthy sample, from a Texas oilman to a Guyanese politician, as it explores how having 007’s moniker has shaped its bearers’ lives.

$5 on Google Play

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind

Folk singer Gordon Lightfoot’s recent death only underlines the melancholy beauty of this 2019 documentary profile. The Canadian troubadour graciously looks back on his decades as a performer and the making of such hits as “Early Morning Rain.”

$4 on Prime

The Dreamlife of

Georgie Stone

A poignant short documentary tells the story of Georgie Stone, who’s been a household name in Australia since she began taking hormone blockers at 10.The film catches her emergence in her early teens as a prominent transgender activist. Netflix

Facing Nolan

Perhaps no pitcher in baseball history has been as intimidating as Nolan Ryan, owner of a fastball that may have reached 108 mph. This documentary revisits Ryan’s legend through the eyes of hitters who faced him. Netflix

Say Hey, Willie Mays

The “Say Hey Kid” was the ultimate five-tool player, arguably baseball’s best player ever. This reverent documentary looks back at Mays’ career, and catches up with him in his 92nd year. Max