# Patti Cake$ (2017)

> A determined New Jersey rapper turns hardship, family friction, and raw talent into a scrappy bid for musical recognition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/286747

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Director: Geremy Jasper
- Cast: Danielle Macdonald, Bridget Everett, Siddharth Dhananjay, Mamoudou Athie, Cathy Moriarty, McCaul Lombardi, Patrick Brana, Wass Stevens
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6288250/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: scrappy, witty, sincere, music movie night, inspirational movie night

## Synopsis

An aspiring rapper fights for her dreams against all odds in a gritty New Jersey backdrop.

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