Roxana

About This Movie

Roxana is one of those documentaries that lingers with you. Bella Graves captures the rawness of revisiting a past that’s both haunting and healing. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing you to sit with the emotional weight of each story shared by the young people. There's an authenticity in Roxana’s own journey as a somatic therapist, and you can really feel the connection she fosters with the youth. The film doesn't shy away from the darker themes of childhood trauma, yet it threads in moments of resilience. It’s not flashy, but the performances and the grounded atmosphere make it uniquely compelling. You get a real sense of the struggles, the hope, and the complexities of rehabilitation.

Intimate portrayal of youth in detention centers.Explores the intersection of trauma and healing.Graves' direction offers a unique lens on resilience.