Gangstresses (2000)
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
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Mary J. Blige as Mary J. Blige |
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Lil' Kim as Lil' Kim |
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Deanna Uneek Bennett as Chi |
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Mocha Brown as Serena |
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Toy Connor as Shakyra |
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Kevin Keith Greene as Boyfriend |
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Tracey Pudgee Horton as Scatman |
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Rafael Murrey as Gucci |
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Jumaane E. N'Namdi as Bar Patron |
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Christopher Ponds as Shooter |
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Samuel Jackpot Regis as Killer |
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Kinya Shakur as Kenya |
| Sound | Nikke Nikole | Music |
| Production | Lisa Galliimore | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Carlton McLendon Jr. | Music |
| Production | Percy Davis | Producer |
| Production | Robert Marriott | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Paul Vega | Music |
| Sound | Luis Vega | Music |
| Production | Monica Shaka Dopwell | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Harry A. Davis | Cinematography |
| Production | Debra Ginyard | Associate Producer |
| Directing | Harry A. Davis | Director |
