Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story
2025 · 1h 27m · TV-14
Drama, TV Movie
Directed by
Tailiah Breon
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Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story
Overview
Monique Smith endures years of horrific abuse at the hands of her family, only to learn that she isn't related to them at all. Searching for truth, Monique embarks on a life-long quest to discover her true identity and biological origins.
Director and cast
- Tailiah Breon Director
- Yaya DaCosta as Monique Smith
- Tiffany Black as Elizabeth
- Sir Brodie as Nelson
- Lauren Buglioli as Trinity
- Nicci T. Carr as Ms. Barbara
- Khary Colbert as Hospital-Office Worker
- Carter J. Cooper as Cousin Andre
- Djassi DaCosta Johnson Cast
- Willa Darian as Clerk
- Philip Fornah as Uncle Leroy
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