Gangstresses (2000)
Synopsis
Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective. Over a two-year period, Davis interviews female hustlers, drug dealers, rappers, porn stars, prostitutes, mothers, and daughters. Among them are Champagne, a well-known African American porn star who has a small child; Mama Mayhem, a street hustler; Uneek, a rapper from the Bronx; and Vanessa Del Rio, a famous porn actress. Musicians Lil' Kim, Mary J. Blige, Ice T, and Tupac Shakur also share personal stories of survival. The documentary conducts follow-up research on the women's complicated lives, offering glimpses of both tragic reality and hopeful recovery.
Release Date: 2000-02-02
Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Harry A. Davis
Top Cast
- Mary J. Blige as Mary J. Blige
- Lil' Kim as Lil' Kim
- Deanna Uneek Bennett as Chi
- Mocha Brown as Serena
- Toy Connor as Shakyra
- Kevin Keith Greene as Boyfriend
- Tracey Pudgee Horton as Scatman
- Rafael Murrey as Gucci
- Jumaane E. N'Namdi as Bar Patron
- Christopher Ponds as Shooter
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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