# Cadillac Records (2008)

> A turbulent Chicago music drama tracing the artists, ambitions, and racial tensions behind the rise of Chess Records.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8443

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Music
- Director: Darnell Martin
- Cast: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Columbus Short, Cedric the Entertainer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Eamonn Walker, Tammy Blanchard
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1042877/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: energetic, soulful, turbulent, music history night, classic blues evening

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