Hedgehog

Hedgehog is a drama about a young woman named Ali who aspires to be a comedian like her late father. While she wishes to follow in his footsteps, she is held back by a fear of performing and the worry that she might share his fate. To overcome these obstacles, Ali enrolls in a writing course. The financial pressure of these classes, combined with her cousin Kyle's upcoming wedding, leads her to take a second job as an assistant to a professor. Through these new professional and personal connections, she works to resolve her anxieties and establish her own identity.

Written and directed by Lindsey Copeland, the film was produced by Fivelands Films in the United States. The cast features Madeline Brewer in the lead role as Ali, supported by Ann Dowd, Jessica Renee Russell, Robbie Tann, Danny Deferrari, and Richard Toth. Released on May 22, 2017, the movie has a runtime of 114 minutes. Based on audience feedback, the film holds a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb from 148 votes.