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.

Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story (2026)

★ 1/10 September 5, 2026 87 min

DramaTV Movie

Director: Asia Youngman  ·  Writer: Roxane Gay

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.

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Director

Asia Youngman

Cast

Sunnii E. Bartee Roxane Julia Harnett Nicole Joon Leewood Mickey Curtis Lovell McCaffrey Hilda Martin Young Roxane Ron Robinson Michael Josh Collins Gareth Brandon Giddens Mr. Allredge Ritisha Jhamb Lauren Amanda Khan Melanie Marnie Mahannah Dana Mitch G. Nel Christopher