Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
15/02/2025
2h

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


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


Sal Rendino
Erika Norell
Devin Nikki Thomas
Todd Kim Sue


Mike Rob
Jesse Lewis IV
Rodrick Covington


Max James Palmer


Monroe Alise


Unique Jenkins
Faith Malonte


Chaz Riddle
Cornelius Bryant
Branden Gleason
Mikeski
Emery Lavell Johnson
Peighton Brown
Brian Foreman
Tanya Hutchins
Serena M. Lee
Astaris-Michael Yates
Ajia Whitehurst
Iris Saditu
Carlton Marshall
Jessica Soares
James Epperson
Bing Chen
Edward Harvey
Ryesawne
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