CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 1h 30m · NR

Gangstresses

Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective.

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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.

Directed byHarry A. Davis

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
February 2, 2000
Studios
Blazar Media Group

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Lil' Kim

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

Shooter

Creative team
Directed by
Harry A. Davis
Produced by
Percy Davis

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