Movies And Specials: 'Fighting To Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story'

Synopsis: Based on the powerful true-life story, Detroit native Dwen Curry is forced to move to Oakland, CA in the early 90s to overcome drug addiction and depression. After finding success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist, Dwen becomes fueled by desire for a lavish lifestyle and leads a secret life 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. Fighting To Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story is filled with glitz, glamour, and gangster moves while grappling with family, love, identity, and trying to survive the dangers of leading a criminal life. (Courtesy BET+, 2025)

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