Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
Watch fighting to be me: the dwen curry story FMovies. This coming-of-age tale, based on a true story, is filled with glitz, glamour, and gangster moves as we witness Dwen’s trials and eventual triumphs to not only survive but to stand strong in her authentic truth. Detroit native Dwen Curry moves to Oakland, California as a teen in the early 90s and overcomes depression, suicidal thoughts and drug addiction. There he finds success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist. 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.
- Género: Drama
- País:
- Director: Joe Carroll
- Actores: A.J. Johnson, Dyllón Burnside, D.B. Woodside,
