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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

117 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

15 February 2025

Country

Cast

A.J. Johnson

A.J. Johnson

Cynthia Curry

Dyllón Burnside

Dyllón Burnside

Dwen Curry

D.B. Woodside

D.B. Woodside

Uncle Leon

Scott Swope

Scott Swope

Maurice Alpharicio

Maurice Alpharicio

Dominique Toney

Dominique Toney

Greg Mathis Jr.

Greg Mathis Jr.

David Hammond

David Hammond

Chantal Maurice

Chantal Maurice

Chanel Mack

Chanel Mack

Sal Rendino

Sal Rendino

Erika Norell

Erika Norell

Devin Nikki Thomas

Devin Nikki Thomas

Todd Kim Sue

Todd Kim Sue

Mike Rob

Mike Rob

Jesse Lewis IV

Jesse Lewis IV

Rodrick Covington

Rodrick Covington

Max James Palmer

Max James Palmer

Monroe Alise

Monroe Alise

Unique Jenkins

Unique Jenkins

Faith Malonte

Faith Malonte

Chaz Riddle

Chaz Riddle

Cornelius Bryant

Cornelius Bryant

Branden Gleason

Branden Gleason

Mikeski

Mikeski

Emery Lavell Johnson

Emery Lavell Johnson

Peighton Brown

Peighton Brown

Brian Foreman

Brian Foreman

Tanya Hutchins

Tanya Hutchins

Serena M. Lee

Serena M. Lee

Astaris-Michael Yates

Astaris-Michael Yates

Ajia Whitehurst

Ajia Whitehurst

Iris Saditu

Iris Saditu

Carlton Marshall

Carlton Marshall

Jessica Soares

Jessica Soares

James Epperson

James Epperson

Bing Chen

Bing Chen

Edward Harvey

Edward Harvey

Ryesawne

Ryesawne

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