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

Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige

Lil' Kim
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Deanna Uneek Bennett
Chi
Mocha Brown
Serena
Toy Connor
Shakyra
Kevin Keith Greene
Boyfriend
Tracey Pudgee Horton
Scatman
Rafael Murrey
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