
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
- 2025-02-15
- Drama
- Chantal Maurice, A.J. Johnson, Dominique Toney, D.B. Woodside, Dyllón Burnside, Sal Rendino, Chanel Mack, Mike Rob, Scott Swope, Devin Nikki Thomas, David Hammond, Unique Jenkins, Greg Mathis Jr., Chaz Riddle, Maurice Alpharicio, Monroe Alise, Tanya Hutchins, Bing Chen, Jesse Lewis IV, Iris Saditu, Edward Harvey, Jessica Soares, Carlton Marshall, Brian Foreman, Peighton Brown, Erika Norell, Emery Lavell Johnson, Cornelius Bryant, Faith Malonte, Rodrick Covington, Serena M. Lee, Ajia Whitehurst, Max James Palmer, Branden Gleason, Todd Kim Sue, Mikeski, Astaris-Michael Yates, James Epperson, Ryesawne
- 1 h. 57 min.
- 4.0/10
- 1
Overview:
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.