The movie finds Janiyah at her absolute breaking point. Perry has spoken about how this, while not based on a true story, reflects what real people have to go through in harsh situations.

Sherri Shepherd also stars in this feature about a single mother who gets caught up in a robbery scheme while caring for her sick daughter.

Straw centers on Taraji P. Henson's Janiyah, a worn-down single mother pushed to her breaking point. The film builds to a shocking finale, complete with a twist that flips the entire story on its ...

Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson in Straw. Throughout the film, Janiyah goes on with her day as she normally would to help provide for her daughter. She's seen waking up with Aria, dropping her ...

A very interesting theory about the major plot twist of the film is now being widely dissected and we've just got to discuss it!

Netflix’s Straw features Mike Merrill in a supporting role that adds depth to the law enforcement subplot. ... While the story’s focus remains on Janiyah, played by Taraji P. Henson, ...

Straw centers on Taraji P. Henson's Janiyah, a worn-down single mother pushed to her breaking point. The film builds to a shocking finale, complete with a twist that flips the entire story on its head ...