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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

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Calorie Rating: 164
Released: 2025-02-15
Running Time: 117 Minutes


Based on a powerful true-life story, Detroit native Dwen Curry moves to Oakland, California as a teen in the early 90s and overcomes depression, suicidal thoughts and drug addiction. He finds success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist to LisaRaye McCoy, Mariah Carey, YoYo, Missy Elliot, DMX, and more. Fueled by his desire for a lavish lifestyle and a drive to take care of those around him, Dwen leads a secret life as the criminal mastermind of an underground organization known as the Gay Gangsters, making millions from fraud. Dwen's life is even more complicated by his sexuality, identity, and struggles with self-acceptance as Dwen journeys from being a gay man to fully accepting herself as transgender. Dwen's rise to celebrity is followed by her fall when she is convicted for wire fraud and sent to prison. This coming of age tale is filled with glitz, glamour, and gangster moves as we witness Dwen's trials and eventual triumphs to survive and stand strong in her authentic truth.

Director / Directors

Joe Carroll
Director


Cast

A.J. Johnson
Character: Cynthia Curry
Dyllón Burnside
Character: Dwen Curry
D.B. Woodside
Character: Uncle Leon














Production and Crew

Vanda Lee
Producer