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American Violet

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6.7/10 • 39

2008-08-281h 43m

Drama

A young single mother of four living in a small Texas town. Arrested during a drug raid and accused of a crime she didn't commit, Dee goes against the wishes of her mother, Alma, and rejects the plea-bargain that would free her from jail, but brand her as a felon for life. As word begins to spread that similar incidents are occurring in poor communities all across the country, Dee realizes that there are more mothers out there like her, and decides to take a stand against powerful district attorney Calvin Beckett. Now, despite being well aware of District Attorney Beckett's fierce reputation, Dee enlists the aid of ACLU attorney David Cohen and former narcotics officer Sam Conroy in overcoming the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that, if not navigated with the greatest of caution, now threaten to destroy her life. With the custody of her children on the line, one brave mother wages a valiant battle to strike at the very heart of the corrupt Texas justice system.

Directors
Tim Disney
Writters
Bill Haney
Editors
Bill Haney, Curtiss Clayton

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  1. Nicole Beharie

    Nicole Beharie

    Dee Roberts

  2. Tim Blake Nelson

    Tim Blake Nelson

    David Cohen

  3. Will Patton

    Will Patton

    Sam Conroy

  4. Michael O'Keefe

    Michael O'Keefe

    Calvin Beckett

  5. Malcolm Barrett

    Malcolm Barrett

    Byron Hill

  6. Xzibit

    Xzibit

    Darrell Hughes

  7. Charles S. Dutton

    Charles S. Dutton

    Reverend Sanders

  8. Alfre Woodard

    Alfre Woodard

    Alma Roberts

  9. Tim Ware

    Tim Ware

    Mark Shelby

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
hoodracisminjusticelegal battleracial injustice