Gangstresses(2000)
Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective.
Gangstresses 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.
Gangstresses (2000) is a documentary film directed by Harry A. Davis, released on February 2, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Deanna Uneek Bennett and Mocha Brown.
- Director:
- Harry A. Davis
- Producers:
- Percy Davis
- Production:
- Blazar Media Group
- Status:
- Released
Gangstresses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mary J. Blige
as Mary J. Blige
Lil' Kim
as Lil' Kim
- Deanna Uneek Bennett
Deanna Uneek Bennett
as Chi
- Mocha Brown
Mocha Brown
as Serena
- Toy Connor
Toy Connor
as Shakyra
- Kevin Keith Greene
Kevin Keith Greene
as Boyfriend
- Tracey Pudgee Horton
Tracey Pudgee Horton
as Scatman
- Rafael Murrey
Rafael Murrey
as Gucci
- Jumaane E. N'Namdi
Jumaane E. N'Namdi
as Bar Patron
- Christopher Ponds
Christopher Ponds
as Shooter
- Samuel Jackpot Regis
Samuel Jackpot Regis
as Killer
- Kinya Shakur
Kinya Shakur
as Kenya
Key crew
Directed by Harry A. Davis, produced by Percy Davis.
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Gangstresses – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Gangstresses?
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The main cast of Gangstresses (2000) includes Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Deanna Uneek Bennett, Mocha Brown and Toy Connor. The film was directed by Harry A. Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gangstresses released?
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Gangstresses was released on February 2, 2000 and runs for 1h 30m.