Movie Description
Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story
(2026)Overview
When 12-year-old Roxane moves with her family to what appears to be the ideal suburban community, her life is forever changed after a devastating act of sexual violence. As she grapples with the lasting effects of that trauma, Roxane turns to food as a means of survival, beginning a lifelong journey to understand her body, reclaim her voice and confront a society that often defines women by their appearance.
Featured Crew
- Director : Asia Youngman
- Writer : Roxane Gay
- Cast : Sunnii E. Bartee,Julia Harnett,Joon Leewood,Curtis Lovell,Hilda Martin,Ron Robinson
Cast
Roxane
Nicole
Mickey
McCaffrey
Young Roxane
Michael
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Facts
Original TitleSurviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story
Status In Production
Release Information
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2026-09-05
Original Language
Homepagehttps://www.mylifetime.com/movies/surviving-the-silence-the-roxane-gay-story
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
