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.
| Tagline | Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective. |
| Release Date: | Feb 02, 2000 |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Production Company: | Blazar Media Group |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Casts: | Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Deanna Uneek Bennett, Mocha Brown, Toy Connor, Kevin Keith Greene, Tracey Pudgee Horton, Rafael Murrey, Jumaane E. N'Namdi, Christopher Ponds, Samuel Jackpot Regis |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |