Drama
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.
Directed by
Joe Carroll
Written by
La Jill Hunt
D.B. Woodside
Uncle Leon
A.J. Johnson
Cynthia Curry
Dyllón Burnside
Dwen Curry
Sal Rendino
Scott Swope
Dominique Toney
Chantal Maurice
Chaz Riddle
Unique Jenkins
Mike Rob
Monroe Alise
Max James Palmer
Maurice Alpharicio
Greg Mathis Jr.
David Hammond
Chanel Mack
Erika Norell
Devin Nikki Thomas
Todd Kim Sue
Jesse Lewis IV
Rodrick Covington
Faith Malonte
Cornelius Bryant
Branden Gleason
Mikeski
Emery Lavell Johnson
Peighton Brown
Brian Foreman
Tanya Hutchins
Serena M. Lee
Astaris-Michael Yates
Ajia Whitehurst
Iris Saditu
Carlton Marshall
Jessica Soares
James Epperson
Bing Chen
Edward Harvey
Ryesawne

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