Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story (2026)

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 (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

S

Sunnii E. Bartee

Roxane

Julia Harnett

Nicole

J

Joon Leewood

Mickey

Curtis Lovell

McCaffrey

Hilda Martin

Young Roxane

Ron Robinson

Michael

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