Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-13
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Pan African Film Festival 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Carroll
- Screenplay & Story
- La Jill Hunt
- Original Title
- Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Megamind Media, BET+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Carroll
La Jill Hunt
Vanda Lee, Kristin Iris Johnson
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Joe Carroll
Director
La Jill Hunt
Writer
Vanda Lee
Producer
Kristin Iris Johnson
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What is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story about?
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.
Who directed Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story?
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story was directed by Joe Carroll.
Who stars in Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story?
The principal cast of Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story includes A.J. Johnson, Dyllón Burnside, D. B. Woodside, Scott Swope, Maurice Alpharicio.
When was Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story released and how long is it?
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.