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The Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story

The Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story

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The Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story

2025

1h 28m

8.7(10 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

After her husband's arrest, Laura's family finds shelter with a friend, but it becomes a trap of abuse. Despite discovering other victims, Laura remains hopeful, documenting everything until she can alert authorities and escape.

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Lifetime

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Paige Hurd

Paige Hurd

Laura

Stephen Bishop

Stephen Bishop

Musa

Jackson Little

Will

Brad James

Brad James

Shabazz

Shanica Knowles

Shanica Knowles

Zara

Kaiden Nicholas Johnson

Ahmed

Petey McGee

Brother Reggie

Maresha Robinson

Marva

Tracey Roony

Jane Hunter

Sanaa Sade Salaam

Patrice

Creative team

Directed by: Manu Boyer
Written by: Avery O. Williams

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