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

Nicole

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

Sarah Christine Smith

Tara

Carolyn Yonge

Jana

Shiraine Haas

Therapist

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