Gangstresses (2000)

Director: Harry A. Davis

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.

Cast

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Lil' Kim

Lil' Kim

Deanna Uneek Bennett

Chi

Mocha Brown

Serena

Toy Connor

Shakyra

Kevin Keith Greene

Boyfriend

Tracey Pudgee Horton

Scatman

Rafael Murrey

Gucci

Jumaane E. N'Namdi

Bar Patron

Christopher Ponds

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