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