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Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry is the writer‑director of the psychological crime drama "Straw," which streams on Netflix. The film’s June 10, 2025 release revealed a shocking twist in which the protagonist Janiyah, played by Taraji P. Henson, faces a day of misfortune that ends in a bank robbery and the revelation that her daughter died the night before.

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What to know

  • Janiyah, played by Taraji P. Henson, faces a day of misfortune that culminates in a bank robbery. Jun 10
  • The film reveals that Janiyah’s daughter, Aria, died the night before, a fact she had suppressed. Jun 10
  • Janiyah Wiltkinson, played by Taraji P. Henson, is the prime suspect in a bank robbery and hostage situation. Jun 9
  • During the standoff, it is revealed that a trusted confidant manipulated Janiyah into committing the crime. Jun 9
  • Taraji P. Henson stars as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother facing eviction, job loss and a medical emergency. Jun 9

Timeline

  1. Jun 10, 2025
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