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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

2025·Movie
1h 57min
74
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

A real life story, crime, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
LGBTQ+ Biographical Crime DramaTransgender TransformationCelebrity StylistDrug Addiction RecoveryCriminal UnderworldRedemption StoryCharacter-Driven90s Oakland Setting

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Is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story rated?

Drug useSuicide themes

Content advisories: drug use and suicide themes.

How long is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story?

1 h 57 min

Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.