Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

2025
1h 57m
7.0

7.0/10

2 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Megamind Media BET+
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 15, 2025
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt35048618

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

Key Crew

Joe Carroll
Director
La Jill Hunt
Writer
Vanda Lee
Producer
Kristin Iris Johnson
Producer