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Filly Brown

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
Gina Rodriguez in Filly Brown (2012)
Maria Jose 'Majo' Tonorio is a tough LA street poet who spits from the heart. After meeting a talented DJ she cuts her first demo under the guidance of a small time hustler more interested in promoting Majo's sexuality than her lyrics. Soon a major label and its strong-arm executive come calling. Convinced that a record deal will deliver much needed money for the family, Majo is suddenly faced with some stark choices. Does she accept the deal and turn her back on the friends who got her to the precipice of success or does she let a golden opportunity slip away.
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A promising hip-hop rhymer from Los Angeles finds herself in a gray area when a record producer offers her a compromising shot at stardom.A promising hip-hop rhymer from Los Angeles finds herself in a gray area when a record producer offers her a compromising shot at stardom.A promising hip-hop rhymer from Los Angeles finds herself in a gray area when a record producer offers her a compromising shot at stardom.

  • Directors
    • Youssef Delara
    • Michael D. Olmos
  • Writers
    • Youssef Delara
    • Michael D. Olmos
    • Victor Teran
  • Stars
    • Gina Rodriguez
    • Jenni Rivera
    • Lou Diamond Phillips
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Youssef Delara
      • Michael D. Olmos
    • Writers
      • Youssef Delara
      • Michael D. Olmos
      • Victor Teran
    • Stars
      • Gina Rodriguez
      • Jenni Rivera
      • Lou Diamond Phillips
    • 11User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Filly Brown: Youssef Delara On The Origins Of Filly Brown
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    Filly Brown: Youssef Delara On The Origins Of Filly Brown
    Filly Brown: Lou Diamond Phillips On What Drew Him To The Project
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    Filly Brown: Lou Diamond Phillips On What Drew Him To The Project
    Filly Brown: Edward James Olmos On The Casting Of Jenni Rivera
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    Filly Brown: Edward James Olmos On The Casting Of Jenni Rivera
    Filly Brown: Michael D. Olmos On With With Jenni Rivera
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    Gina Rodriguez
    Gina Rodriguez
    • Majo Tonorio
    Jenni Rivera
    Jenni Rivera
    • Maria Tonorio
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    • Jose Tonorio
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Leandro
    Khool-Aid Rios
    • Khool-Aid
    Lala Romero
    • Lala
    Jorge Diaz
    Jorge Diaz
    • Eddie Vargas
    Emilio Rivera
    Emilio Rivera
    • Mani
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Big Cee
    Francine Hinostrow
    • Female Corrections Officer
    Albert F. Herrera
    • Male Corrections Officer
    Resmine Atis
    Resmine Atis
    • Linda
    Cuete Yeska
    Cuete Yeska
    • Chuy
    Daniel Edward Mora
    Daniel Edward Mora
    • Memo
    Michelle Milan
    • Tattoo Girl #1
    J.J. Soria
    J.J. Soria
    • MC Wyatt
    • (as Joseph Julian Soria)
    Braxton Millz
    • DJ Santa
    Chino Brown
    • MC Wyatt's Bodyguard #1
    • Directors
      • Youssef Delara
      • Michael D. Olmos
    • Writers
      • Youssef Delara
      • Michael D. Olmos
      • Victor Teran
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews11

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    10johannes_dob

    Amazing !

    If you get a chance, watch this movie!!

    First of all you don't need to like rap music in order to like this movie, i really enjoyed the tracks but it goes far beyond music! The plot is not like extremely original or twisted, but it feels like everything just fits together. Whats just amazing here, is the character development! I believed all the feelings the characters had and the reactions to different situations, which also requires good acting!

    Filly Brown is a movie with a lot of love, heart, passion and great music!

    I do not understand the 4,8 rating at all, read the other reviews here and watch yourself!
    10brodysam

    GREAT !

    Great Cast Especially Jenni Rivera . Wish she could've done more films !
    10nemod12

    Wonderful Performance

    I always found IMDb a serious site but i begin to loose sight of that.

    Of course that's not the flaw of the site or the makers/owners. But the sort of people that give a rating to a film or show doesn't say anything to me anymore.

    Just read the handful of reviews on this and don't look at this absurd rating. This film has soul and emotion and beauty and art in it.

    Don't gonna spoil anything. Just please , watch it. it's a great film with a warm hart.

    Very good performances from all the actors. Thus i also do not share the opinion from the end rating so far.
    10Kathynelson1

    Amazing!

    Amazing film! I am 54 years old and do not consider myself a fan of hip hop. But this film tears at your heart strings. I just can't stop thinking about it. Congratulations on a job well done. I certainly hope it makes it to the theaters for all to see. So glad I was able to enjoy it at Sundance! The characters in the story were vulnerable and love able, even though their imperfections were well defined. I was on the edge of my seat through the whole movie and am even wondering about changing my opinion of Hip Hop! Good cast, good directing and excellent crew all around. We will be seeing Gina Rodriguez again! Wow! I am happy to give this film a top review.
    8gemedrano

    Very good actress, good script, bad math.

    IMHO this film seemed far superior to the IMDb rating. Reading about this rate I discovered that apply a weighted value, the valuation algorithm is secret and applies different "filters". It is quite possible that the highest and lowest votes are discarded. The performance of Gina Rodriguez is so good that many users vote 10, but that does not look at the results. After you see the movie, wait some days before to vote and rate the whole film, 7 or 8 is more accurate and we will look how rating improves. Please do not be discouraged by the low score and enjoy the story and the music. Despite his early death, the actress give us a huge sample of talent.

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    • Trivia
      Singer Jenni Rivera's film debut and final film. She tragically perished in airplane crash in Mexico on December 9, 2012, months before the film's release.
    • Soundtracks
      Hurts So Bad
      Performed by Jenni Rivera and Edward James Olmos

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Филли Браун
    • Filming locations
      • Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cima Productions
      • Olmos Productions
      • Silent Giant Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,850,357
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,478,323
      • Apr 21, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,940,411
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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