
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Movie
- Title:Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
- User score:4.0
- Release date:2025-02-15
- Genres:Drama
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- Language:English
- Budget:$0
- Revenue:$0
- Runtime:117 min
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.
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A.J. Johnson
Cynthia Curry

Dyllón Burnside
Dwen Curry

D. B. Woodside
Uncle Leon

Scott Swope

Dominique Toney

Chantal Maurice

Sal Rendino

Mike Rob

Max James Palmer

Monroe Alise

Unique Jenkins

Chaz Riddle
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