Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry 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.
- Director
- Joe Carroll
- Writer
- La Jill Hunt
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- Is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story free to watch?
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- Who is in the cast of Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story?
- Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story stars A.J. Johnson, Dyllón Burnside, D. B. Woodside, Scott Swope.
- What kind of film is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story?
- Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story (2025) is a drama film.
