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Straw, the Movie πŸŽ₯πŸ“Ί- NO Spoilers Here

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The new Tyler Perry movie on Netflix, Straw, is 500 stars. ⭐ TRIGGER WARNING:  To all the medical πŸ©ΊπŸ’‰πŸ©ΉπŸ§ͺ🩻🌑 Moms out there, it can definitely put you in your feels. I was still crying an hour after the movie ended. I will also say, if you have lost, nearly lost, or been at risk of losing a child, it can be extremely triggering as well. As a medical Mama, it was heartbreaking for me to watch because of the relatable aspects but I still say it is an incredible movie .  It is real. It is raw. It is genius. It is heavy. It is sad. It is triggering. It is superb.  I think it is the best movie that Tyler Perry has ever made.  The entire cast is great but the three characters that stood out for me are: Taraji P. Henson deserves all of the awards for her portrayal of the Mom, Janiya. She totally elevated her character in the movie to a whole new level and brought it to life, real life. As you watch, you really feel the weight of her personal struggles. She ...