Gangstresses

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

Samuel Jackpot Regis Killer

Kinya Shakur Kenya

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