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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 Dream a Little Dream: The Cass Elliot Story
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Experience the inspiring journey of Cass Elliot, the legendary music sensation who defied conventions and became the symbol of empowerment for women in the entertainment industry. "Dream a Little Dream" is a biopic that takes you on a nostalgic trip to the transformative era of the 1960s, capturing the essence of the counterculture movement with its music, fashion, and social upheaval. From her humble beginnings as Ellen Cohen, a young woman with big dreams in a conservative world, Cass Elliot shattered stereotypes and rose to stardom with her unmistakable voice and vivacious personality. This film explores Cass's personal and professional struggles, her complex relationships with her bandmates, and her quest to find love and acceptance in a world that often rejected her. Through her unwavering determination and relentless drive to succeed, Cass discovered her true passion for music and became an icon of female empowerment. Join us on this unforgettable journey as we celebrate the life and legacy of Cass Elliot, the fearless and inspiring music legend of the 1960s.
