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200090 minPG-13documentary

Gangstresses

200090 minPG-13documentary

Over two years, Harry Davis interviews female hustlers, drug dealers, rappers, and porn stars about their lives in a world marked by violence and poverty.

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Over two years, Harry Davis interviews female hustlers, drug dealers, rappers, and porn stars about their lives in a world marked by violence and poverty.

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Harry A. Davisdirector

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Champagne, a porn star and mother, shares her experiences in the streets of America. Over two years, Harry Davis interviews women involved in hustling, drug dealing, and the sex industry. Mama Mayhem, a street hustler, and Uneek, a Bronx rapper, provide their perspectives on survival. Musicians Lil' Kim, Mary J. Blige, Ice T, and Tupac Shakur contribute personal stories. The film follows the lives of these women, revealing their struggles and moments of recovery.

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