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American Violet

American Violet

American Violet

August 2008

103 mins

TMDB

6.7

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.

Cast

Nicole Beharie

Nicole Beharie

Dee Roberts

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

David Cohen

Will Patton

Will Patton

Sam Conroy

Michael O'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe

Calvin Beckett

Malcolm Barrett

Malcolm Barrett

Byron Hill

Xzibit

Xzibit

Darrell Hughes

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Reverend Sanders

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Alma Roberts

Tim Ware

Tim Ware

Mark Shelby

Paul David Story

Paul David Story

David Higgins

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