Women claimed the top prizes at the 32nd annual USC Libraries Scripter Awards. A celebration of the best adaptations from literary materials, the event was held Saturday night in Los Angeles.
Deadline confirms that “Little Women” won in the film category. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 1868 novel of the same name, “Little Women” follows the March sisters — including aspiring writer Jo — as they battle societal expectations and experience loss and love on their journey to womanhood. Greta Gerwig wrote and directed the pic, and is the sole woman to receive a nomination in the Adapted Screenplay category at the upcoming WGA Awards and Oscars. Since its December 25 release, the critically acclaimed Saoirse Ronan-starrer has taken in more than $146 million worldwide.
“’Little Women’ is the book of my life — reading and re-reading this book made me the woman I am today,” said Gerwig. “This is extraordinary. I am very honored. I didn’t attend USC, but I truly love this library.”
Phoebe Waller-Bridge snagged the prize in the TV category for the first episode of “Fleabag.” An adaptation of her one-woman play of the same name, the Amazon/BBC Three dark comedy tells the story of a London-based guinea pig-themed cafe owner mourning the loss of her best friend and mother. Waller-Bridge has received a boatload of honors for the series, including Emmy Awards for her writing and acting.
“The Orchid Thief” author and longtime New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean was recognized with the Scripters’ Literary Achievement Award.