Movie Description
Gangstresses
(2000)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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Mary J. Blige
Lil' Kim
Serena
Shakyra
Boyfriend
Scatman
Gucci
Bar Patron
Shooter
Killer
Kenya
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Facts
Original TitleGangstresses
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-02-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesBlazar Media Group
Genres
- Documentary
