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Celebrity stylist/fashion icon, Dwen Curry, secretly finances a lavish lifestyle by fraudulently acquiring millions using her criminal organization, while grappling with family, love, identity, and the dangers of leading a criminal life.

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. There 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 not only survive but to stand strong in her authentic truth. Note: pronouns used align with Dwen's preferences at different times of her life.

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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Feb 23, 2017
Filming locations Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
Production companies MegaMind Media BET+

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