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Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Root
Tyler Perry's Netflix drama 'Straw' starring Taraji P. Henson has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising its powerful performances and others criticizing it for focusing on Black women's struggles, reflecting ongoing debates about representation and storytelling in Black communities.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Tom's Guide
Netflix's top movie 'Straw', a psychological thriller starring Taraji P. Henson, follows a single mother's harrowing day as her life unravels due to job loss, eviction, and personal crises, culminating in a twist ending. The film is praised for Henson's powerful performance and emotional depth, despite some convoluted plot points and melodramatic moments, and is currently trending at number one on Netflix.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Entertainment Weekly
'Straw' is a tense, emotional action-melodrama on Netflix about a hardworking single mother, Janiyah, who, after a series of hardships, ends up in a bank hostage situation, revealing raw performances and social commentary on poverty and resilience.