Gangstresses
"Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective."
Originally released in 2000. Gangstresses is a documentary film. directed by Harry A. Davis.
Starring Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, and Deanna Uneek Bennett
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 2000
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Blazar Media Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gangstresses about?
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, dr...
Who directed Gangstresses?
Gangstresses was directed by Harry A. Davis.
How long is Gangstresses?
Gangstresses has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Gangstresses released?
Gangstresses was released on February 2, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gangstresses?
The main cast of Gangstresses includes Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Deanna Uneek Bennett, Mocha Brown, Toy Connor.