
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story 2025
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 Gan
Director: Joe Carroll
Cast

A.J. Johnson
Cynthia Curry

DyllΓ³n Burnside
Dwen Curry

D. B. Woodside
Uncle Leon

Scott Swope
Maurice Alpharicio

Dominique Toney
Greg Mathis Jr.
David Hammond

Chantal Maurice
Chanel Mack