Patti Cake$
- Director: Geremy Jasper
- Writer: Geremy Jasper
- Producer: Bill Benenson; Jonathan Bronfman
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PATTI CAKE$ introduces Australian native Danielle Macdonald in a breakout role, as aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$. Fighting an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown in Jersey where her life is falling apart, Patti tries to reach the big time in the hip hop scene with original and affecting music. Cheered on by her grandmother (Cathy Moriarty) and only friends, Jheri (Siddharth Dhananjay) and Basterd (Mamoudou Athie), Patti also shoulders her mother's (Bridget Everett) heartaches and misfortunes.
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Cast & Characters
Danielle Macdonald as Patti;
Bridget Everett as Barb;
Siddharth Dhananjay;
Mamoudou Athie;
Cathy Moriarty as Nana;
McCaul Lombardi as Danny;
Patrick Brana as Slaz;
Dylan Blue as Drewsky / Master of Ceremonies;
Warren Bub as Mr. Bagadella;
Mackenzie Grace Castle as Bar Mitzvah Dancer;
Robert Eckard as Photographer;
Ray Iannicelli as Joe Puppy;
Faith Logan;
MC Lyte as DJ French Tips