Patti Cake$ introduces Danielle Macdonald in a breakout role, as aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski - a.k.a. Patti Cake$. Shouldering the weight of her alcoholic mother’s heartaches and misfortunes, Patti dreams of leaving her downtrodden hometown in New Jersey behind and reaching the big time in the hip-hop scene. Teaming up with friends Jheri and Basterd, she creates hip-hop group PB&J. Cheered on by Patti’s wheelchair-bound grandmother, the team set out to win a local talent showcase with their original and affecting music.
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To mark the release of Patti Cake$, The Blue Chair cafe is playing host to "Patticake$' Poetry Slam" - an after-show party of hip-hop and spoken word, headlined by Glasgow hip hop collective Futurology.
Friday 1st Sep - 11pm - The Blue Chair Cafe - 85 High St Glasgow