Gangstresses
“Gangstresses, a documentary by Harry Davis, tells the story of violence, poverty, and survival in the streets from a female perspective.”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Davis
- Original Score
- Carlton McLendon Jr., Nikke Nikole, Luis Vega, Paul Vega
- Original Title
- Gangstresses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Blazar Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Davis
Carlton McLendon Jr., Nikke Nikole, Luis Vega, Paul Vega
Percy Davis, Monica Shaka Dopwell
Department Leadership Roster
Percy Davis
Producer
Harry A. Davis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangstresses
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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, 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.
Who directed Gangstresses?
Gangstresses was directed by Harry A. Davis.
Who stars in Gangstresses?
The principal cast of Gangstresses includes Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, Deanna Uneek Bennett, Mocha Brown, Toy Connor.
When was Gangstresses released and how long is it?
Gangstresses was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Gangstresses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gangstresses was composed by Carlton McLendon Jr., Nikke Nikole, Luis Vega, Paul Vega.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gangstresses?
Gangstresses holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).