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Gangstresses (2000)
Directed by Harry A. Davis
Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 90 minutes
Actors
Lil' Kim | Mary J. Blige | Deanna Uneek Bennett | Mocha Brown | Toy Connor | Kevin Keith Greene | Tracey Pudgee Horton | Rafael Murrey | Jumaane E. N'Namdi | Christopher Ponds | Samuel Jackpot Regis | Kinya Shakur