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Robin Roberts Films Lifetime Movie in South Africa
1 Jun
Summary
- Robin Roberts is in South Africa filming an upcoming Lifetime movie.
- The film, 'Angel in the Rubble,' is based on a 9/11 survivor's memoir.
- The movie is set to premiere in September 2026 on Lifetime.

Robin Roberts is currently in South Africa to executive produce an upcoming Lifetime movie titled 'Angel in the Rubble.' This film is based on the memoir of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last survivor rescued from Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Roberts' production company, Rock'n Robin Productions, is behind the project.
Sherri Shepherd stars as Guzman-McMillan, a transit worker who recounted her profound spiritual experiences while trapped for 27 hours. The movie explores her fight for survival and her promise of a renewed life if she was saved. Dondré T. Whitfield also stars in the film.
'Angel in the Rubble' is Roberts' fourth collaboration with Lifetime. The movie is slated for release in September 2026, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This project falls under Roberts' "Robin Roberts Presents" banner, which has previously produced other biographical films.