Gangstresses (2000)
Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective.
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 - Shooter
Keywords
drug dealer, mother, rap music, hope, hustler, poverty, prostitution, addiction recovery, street-life
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gangstresses about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gangstresses?
- Gangstresses was directed by Harry A. Davis.
- Who stars in Gangstresses?
- Gangstresses stars Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Deanna Uneek Bennett, Mocha Brown, Toy Connor, Kevin Keith Greene.
- How long is Gangstresses?
- Gangstresses has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Gangstresses?
- Gangstresses is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gangstresses produced?
- Gangstresses was produced in United States of America.