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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

02/15/2025

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1hr 57min

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Drama

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • A.J. Johnson
  • Dyllón Burnside
  • D.B. Woodside
  • Scott Swope
  • Maurice Alpharicio

    INFORMATION

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    LANGUAGES

    • English

    Cast

    A.J. Johnson

    Cynthia Curry

    Dyllón Burnside

    Dwen Curry

    D.B. Woodside

    Uncle Leon

    Scott Swope

    Maurice Alpharicio

    Dominique Toney

    Greg Mathis Jr.

    David Hammond

    Chantal Maurice

    Chanel Mack

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