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

9.2(4 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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12 members

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Paige Hurd

Laura

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Stephen Bishop

Musa

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Jackson Little

Will

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Brad James

Shabazz

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Shanica Knowles

Zara

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Kaiden Nicholas Johnson

Ahmed

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Petey McGee

Brother Reggie

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Maresha Robinson

Marva

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Tracey Roony

Jane Hunter

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Sanaa Sade Salaam

Patrice

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Jazzanae Sherman

Maryum

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Diego J. Torres

ATF Agent Charles

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