Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story
Directed by Asia Youngman
Plot
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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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
Jayden Oniah
Joel
Sarah Christine Smith
Tara
Carolyn Yonge
Jana