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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story( 2025)

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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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      A.J. Johnson

      Cynthia Curry

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      Dyllón Burnside

      Dwen Curry

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      D.B. Woodside

      Uncle Leon

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      Scott Swope

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      Maurice Alpharicio

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      Dominique Toney

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      Greg Mathis Jr.

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      David Hammond

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      Chantal Maurice

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      Chanel Mack

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      Sal Rendino

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      Erika Norell

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      Devin Nikki Thomas

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      Todd Kim Sue

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      Mike Rob

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      Jesse Lewis IV

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      Rodrick Covington

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      Max James Palmer

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      Monroe Alise

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      Unique Jenkins

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      Faith Malonte

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      Chaz Riddle

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      Cornelius Bryant

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      Branden Gleason

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      Mikeski

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      Emery Lavell Johnson

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      Peighton Brown

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      Brian Foreman

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      Tanya Hutchins

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      Serena M. Lee

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      Astaris-Michael Yates

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      Ajia Whitehurst

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      Iris Saditu

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      Carlton Marshall

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      Jessica Soares

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      James Epperson

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      Bing Chen

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      Edward Harvey

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      Ryesawne

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • lgbt
    • gay theme
    • transgender