🎬 Tyler Perry & Taraji P. Henson Team Up For A Powerful Netflix Drama
Netflix just dropped the official trailer for Straw, the latest emotional rollercoaster from Tyler Perry—starring the always phenomenal Taraji P. Henson.
In Straw, Perry brings us a raw, relatable story about a woman who’s just trying to keep her head above water in a world that keeps dragging her down.
Taraji plays Janiyah, a single mom doing everything she can to care for her sick daughter while navigating a day that spirals from bad to completely devastating.
It’s a classic Tyler Perry setup: a woman facing insurmountable odds, holding on to her strength until life pushes her to the edge.
Perry told Netflix, “She’s just trying to survive, just trying to be a great mother to her daughter… I think a lot of people will relate to that feeling of, ‘I’m at my last straw.’”
📖 What ‘Straw‘ Is About
Straw follows Janiyah, a hardworking single mother whose life implodes over the course of one brutal day.
Between financial setbacks, an unsympathetic employer, and a failing healthcare system, she’s left with impossible choices—and no safety net.
This isn’t just a story about struggle. It’s about how society overlooks the people trying the hardest.
👥 Meet The Cast Of ‘Straw‘
- Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, the heart of the story
- Sherri Shepherd as Nicole Parker, a bank teller who crosses paths with Janiyah
- Teyana Taylor as Detective Raymond, who sees Janiyah’s humanity
- Glynn Turman as Richard, Janiyah’s harsh boss
- Sinbad as Benny, a witness to Janiyah’s kindness
- Rockmond Dunbar as Chief Wilson, a man quick to judge
📅 Release Date & Where To Watch
- Release Date: June 6, 2025
- Where To Watch: Netflix
🎥 Watch The ‘Straw‘ Trailer
🔥 Will you be watching Straw when it drops on Netflix? Let’s talk about it in the comments!
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