Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story(2026)
Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story Synopsis
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) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Asia Youngman, released on September 5, 2026. It stars Sunnii E. Bartee, Julia Harnett, Joon Leewood and Curtis Lovell.
- Director:
- Asia Youngman
- Writers:
- Roxane Gay
- Status:
- Released
Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Sunnii E. Bartee
Sunnii E. Bartee
as Roxane
Julia Harnett
as Nicole
- Joon Leewood
Joon Leewood
as Mickey
Curtis Lovell
as McCaffrey
Hilda Martin
as Young Roxane
Ron Robinson
as Michael
Key crew
Directed by Asia Youngman, written by Roxane Gay.
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Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story online?
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Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story (2026) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story?
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The main cast of Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story (2026) includes Sunnii E. Bartee, Julia Harnett, Joon Leewood, Curtis Lovell and Hilda Martin. The film was directed by Asia Youngman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story released?
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Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story was released on September 5, 2026.