How to watch ‘Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story’ Lifetime movie for free tonight

“Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story,” Lifetime’s new original movie based on author Roxane Gay’s memoir “Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body,” premieres tonight, Saturday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on Lifetime. You can watch for free with a trial of Philo.

What is ‘Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story’ about?

The Lifetime movie tells the story of Roxane Gay, beginning when she is 12 years old and moves with her family to what appears to be an idyllic suburban community.

Her life is forever changed after a devastating act of sexual violence. As Roxane grapples with the lasting effects of the trauma, she turns to food as a means of survival and begins a lifelong journey toward understanding her body, reclaiming her voice and confronting society’s expectations of women and their appearance.

How can I watch ‘Surviving the Silence: The Roxane Gay Story’ online?

TV channel: Lifetime

Premiere: Saturday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT

Streaming: The movie will be available to stream with a free trial of Philo

If you already have a cable or satellite subscription that includes Lifetime, you can watch the premiere live through Lifetime’s online streaming options with your provider login.