Patti Cakes is not based on a true story. It's a work of imagination crafted by the filmmakers to bring a unique and engaging narrative to the screen. There are no real-life events or people directly associated with it.
I'm not aware of the exact reception. It could have had a mixed response. Some might have praised it for its unique perspective, while others might have been critical.
I'm not sure specifically what Patti Davis' first novel is about as I haven't read it in detail. But it could potentially be about her personal experiences, her views on society, or it might be a fictional story inspired by people she has known or events she has witnessed.
Yes, it could be. Sometimes stories labeled as 'dumb money' have real-life inspirations or are based on actual events, but they might be dramatized or fictionalized to some extent.