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.

Janiyah realizes the heartbreaking truth in Straw However, there’s a bigger twist that comes with this story. All Janiyah wants is $40 for her daughter’s school lunch.

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 ...

Straw is a psychological crime drama film directed by Tyler Perry, released on Netflix on June 6, 2025.Starring Taraji P. Henson, the movie follows Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother struggling ...

Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson in Straw. Cr. Chip Bergmann/Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix ©2025.

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 ...