# Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story (2025)

> After surviving years of family abuse, Monique Smith pursues the truth of her biological origins and fights to reclaim her identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7444230

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Tailiah Breon
- Cast: Yaya DaCosta, Tiffany Black, Sir Brodie, Lauren Buglioli, Nicci T. Carr, Khary Colbert, Carter J. Cooper, Djassi DaCosta Johnson
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36116698/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: harrowing, melancholic, determined, serious viewing, social issue drama night

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