Filly Brown

"This is my life."

Apr 19 2013 R 1h 20m
Drama, Music

“Majo” Tonorio, a.k.a. Filly Brown, is a raw, young Los Angeles hip-hop artist who spits from the heart. When a sleazy record producer offers her a crack at rap stardom, Majo faces some daunting choices. With an incarcerated mother, a record contract could be the ticket out for her struggling family. But taking the deal means selling out her talent and the true friends who helped her to the cusp of success.

Plot

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.

Written by

Youssef Delara, Michael D. Olmos, Victor Teran

Directed by

Youssef Delara, Michael D. Olmos

Cast

Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, Lou Diamond Phillips

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Silent Giant Entertainment, Olmos Productions, Cima Productions

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,226
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA