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.
Mary J. Blige
as Mary J. Blige
Lil' Kim
as Lil' Kim
Deanna Uneek Bennett
as Chi
Mocha Brown
as Serena
Toy Connor
as Shakyra
Kevin Keith Greene
as Boyfriend
Tracey Pudgee Horton
as Scatman
Rafael Murrey
as Gucci
Jumaane E. N'Namdi
as Bar Patron
Christopher Ponds
as Shooter
Samuel Jackpot Regis
as Killer
Kinya Shakur
as Kenya
