Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
15/02/2025
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.
Movie Information
A.J. Johnson
as Cynthia Curry
Dyllón Burnside
as Dwen Curry
D.B. Woodside
as Uncle Leon
Scott Swope
as
Maurice Alpharicio
as
Dominique Toney
as
Greg Mathis Jr.
as
David Hammond
as
Chantal Maurice
as
Chanel Mack
as
Sal Rendino
as
Erika Norell
as
Devin Nikki Thomas
as
Todd Kim Sue
as
Mike Rob
as
Jesse Lewis IV
as
Rodrick Covington
as
Max James Palmer
as
Monroe Alise
as
Unique Jenkins
as
Faith Malonte
as
Chaz Riddle
as
Cornelius Bryant
as
Branden Gleason
as
Mikeski
as
Emery Lavell Johnson
as
Peighton Brown
as
Brian Foreman
as
Tanya Hutchins
as
Serena M. Lee
as
Astaris-Michael Yates
as
Ajia Whitehurst
as
Iris Saditu
as
Carlton Marshall
as
Jessica Soares
as
James Epperson
as
Bing Chen
as
Edward Harvey
as
Ryesawne
as
