Elise Neal REUTERS/Fred Prouser

Actress Elise Neal, cast member of new drama film 'Hustle & Flow', poses at the film's premiere in Hollywood July 20, 2005. Directed by Craig Brewer, the film tells the story of a streetwise hustler from Memphis who is trying to turn his life around and follows his dream of becoming a rap singer. The film opens in the U.S. on July 22, 2005. Neal’s gown is by Pamella Roland, a black chiffon plunging halter gown with sequin waistband. Neal carried a long black leather clutch with rows of iridescent crystal straps by Daniel Swarovski Paris.