Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-23
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Yaya DaCosta
Monique Smith
Tiffany Black
Elizabeth
Sir Brodie
Nelson
Lauren Buglioli
Trinity
Nicci T. Carr
Ms. Barbara
Khary Colbert
Hospital-Office Worker
Carter J. Cooper
Cousin Andre
Djassi DaCosta Johnson
Willa Darian
Clerk
Philip Fornah
Uncle Leroy
Courtney Grace
Rubye
Robert Hamilton III
Jonathan
Kadeem Isaiah
DeMarcus Jackson
Newsroom Reporter (creditOnly)
Jaire Terrell Jackson
Uncle Eddie
Solace Kimbro Jones
Bolie
Tiffany Kyle
Elaine
Demetri Landell
Office patron / police department patron
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tailiah Breon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvia L. Jones
- Original Title
- Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
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- Undaunted Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tailiah Breon
Sylvia L. Jones
D'Angela Proctor
Department Leadership Roster
Tailiah Breon
Director
Sylvia L. Jones
Writer
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What is Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story about?
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.
Who directed Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story?
Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story was directed by Tailiah Breon.
Who stars in Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story?
The principal cast of Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story includes Yaya DaCosta, Tiffany Black, Sir Brodie, Lauren Buglioli, Nicci T. Carr.
When was Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story released and how long is it?
Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.