
02/02/2000
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.

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
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