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Patti Cake$ (15)

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A 23-year-old with big dreams; Patricia (also known as Killa P, Dumbo and White Trish) is determined to escape New Jersey and become a star.

Patricia (Danielle Macdonald) is a young girl growing up in New Jersey who is on a quest to become a successful rapper whilst trying to avoid the unexciting and tiresome details of her real life. The 23-year-old lives at home with her difficult mother (Bridget Everett) and her sick grandmother (Cathy Moriarty). Eager to not be at home she finds herself working at a shabby local bar but continuously wanting more from life. Patti with the help of her friend Hareesh, devises a plan to leave her hometown and become the successful rap star that she dreams of.

This coming-of-age story is humorous with a ton or raw energy. Patti Cake$ is the first feature film from acclaimed commercial and music-video director Geremy Jasper.

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

US 2017 Dir Geremy Jasper 108 min

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