Netflix Movie Review: Straw

The latest Netflix film by Tyler Perry, “Straw,” portrays the hardships of single mother Janiyah Wiltkinson, brilliantly played by Taraji P. Henson, in a heart-wrenchingly realistic manner. It’s as if you’re witnessing an accident unfold slowly, yet painfully. Janiyah endures two grueling jobs, one being a cashier at a rundown convenience store under the constant abuse of her boss. She faces the impending threat of eviction from her apartment and her 8-year-old daughter requires expensive medication that they cannot afford. To add to her misery, her car is towed away due to expired registration. It’s shocking how many people worldwide find themselves in such a difficult and dismal situation, not through their own fault. Regrettably, far too many face these hardships.

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2025-06-06 22:49