The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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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Key crew
- Harry A. DavisDirector
Cast
- Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige
- Lil' KimLil' Kim
- Deanna Uneek BennettChi
- Mocha BrownSerena
- Toy ConnorShakyra
- Kevin Keith GreeneBoyfriend
- Tracey Pudgee HortonScatman
- Rafael MurreyGucci
- Jumaane E. N'NamdiBar Patron
- Christopher PondsShooter
- Samuel Jackpot RegisKiller
- Kinya ShakurKenya
Themes
drug dealermotherrap musichopehustlerpovertyprostitutionaddiction recoverystreet-life