Gangstresses

Gangstresses (2000)

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

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2000-02-02
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Blazar Media Group
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Harry A. Davis

Summary

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.

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  • Mary J. Blige

    as Mary J. Blige
  • Lil' Kim

    as Lil' Kim
  • Deanna Uneek Bennett

    as Chi
  • Mocha Brown

    as Serena
  • Toy Connor

    as Shakyra
  • Kevin Keith Greene

    as Boyfriend
  • Tracey Pudgee Horton

    as Scatman
  • Rafael Murrey

    as Gucci
  • Jumaane E. N'Namdi

    as Bar Patron
  • Christopher Ponds

    as Shooter
  • Samuel Jackpot Regis

    as Killer
  • Kinya Shakur

    as Kenya
Production Debra Ginyard Associate Producer
Crew Harry A. Davis Cinematography
Sound Nikke Nikole Music
Production Robert Marriott Associate Producer
Production Lisa Galliimore Associate Producer
Sound Luis Vega Music
Production Percy Davis Producer
Production Monica Shaka Dopwell Executive Producer
Sound Carlton McLendon Jr. Music
Directing Harry A. Davis Director
Sound Paul Vega Music

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