Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story (2026)

1.0/10 • 87 min • Drama TV Movie

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.

Cast

Julia Harnett

Curtis Lovell

Hilda Martin

Ron Robinson

Josh Collins

Brandon Giddens

Ritisha Jhamb

Amanda Khan

Marnie Mahannah

Dana

Sarah Christine Smith

Carolyn Yonge

Shiraine Haas

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