Lifetime’s Girl In The Garage: The Laura Cowan Story Premiere Saturday, January 18

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Lifetime presents a chilling true-crime story with Girl In The Garage: The Laura Cowan Story. The film depicts the harrowing experience of Laura Cowan, whose life takes a devastating turn after her husband, Shabazz, is arrested. Struggling financially, Laura accepts what seems like a generous offer from a family friend, Musa, to move in with his family.

This act of apparent kindness quickly morphs into a terrifying ordeal as Laura and her children become trapped in a cycle of abuse and are ultimately held captive in a garage. Faced with unimaginable cruelty, Laura clings to her faith and meticulously documents her experience, hoping for a chance to escape. Her determination eventually leads her to alert authorities, resulting in a dramatic rescue.

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Brad James, Paige Hurd, and Stephen Bishop star in this true story of resilience and survival. Avery O. Williams penned the script, while Manu Boyer directed. The film offers a stark look at the realities of domestic abuse and the strength it takes to overcome such adversity.

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Girl In The Garage: The Laura Cowan Story airs Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM on Lifetime.

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