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Brook Maurio (previously Busey-Hunt; née Busey; born June 14, 1978), known professionally by the pen name Diablo Cody, is an American writer and producer. She gained recognition for her candid blog and subsequent memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper (2005). Cody received critical acclaim for her screenwriting debut, Juno (2007), which won both the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. She wrote, produced, and made her directorial debut with the comedy-drama film Paradise (2013). Cody has also written and produced the films Jennifer's Body (2009), Young Adult (2011), Ricki and the Flash (2015), Tully (2018), and Lisa Frankenstein (2024). Cody created, wrote, and produced the Showtime comedy drama series United States of Tara (2009–2011) and the Amazon Prime series One Mississippi (2015–2017). She made her Broadway debut with the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill, winning the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. She has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Writers' Branch, since 2008. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diablo Cody, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Diablo Cody
Writer
for Writer in Grit and Grace: The Mia Zapata Story
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"Grit and Grace" chronicles the life of Mia Zapata, a force of nature whose raw talent and fierce spirit propelled her from the underground punk scene to the brink of stardom. As the lead singer of The Gits, Mia's electrifying performances and soulful lyrics captivated audiences and garnered critical acclaim. But Mia was more than just a rock star—she was a voice for the voiceless, unafraid to speak out against societal injustices and advocate for change. The film delves into Mia's formative years, tracing her journey from Louisville to the bustling streets of Seattle, where she found her tribe among the city's burgeoning punk community. Alongside bandmates Joe Spleen, Matt Dresdner, and Steve Moriarty, Mia forged a bond that transcended music, forming a tight-knit family united by their passion for rebellion and authenticity. As The Gits' star began to rise, so too did the challenges they faced. From navigating the male-dominated music industry to confronting violence and misogyny, Mia and her bandmates refused to back down, using their platform to shine a spotlight on the issues that plagued their community.
