Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

2025

English

6.8

♡ 6

Joe Carroll Director

A.J. Johnson as Cynthia Curry

Gina Jun as Nurse

David Hammond as Piper

D.B. Woodside as Uncle Leon

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.

Brave the Dark

2023

English

6.5

♡ 6

74%

teacher student relationship

Damian Harris Director

Martin Jarvis as Henry V

Tobias Segal as Nate's Father

Gina Jun as Nurse

Jared Harris as Stan Deen

When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets slowly tearing Nate apart. What began as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.

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Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

Brave the Dark