American Violet

American Violet

PG-13 2008 · 103 min · ★ 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.

Directed by Tim Disney · Written by Bill Haney

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Nicole Beharie Dee Roberts
Tim Blake Nelson David Cohen
Will Patton Sam Conroy
Michael O'Keefe Calvin Beckett
Malcolm Barrett Byron Hill
Xzibit Darrell Hughes
Charles S. Dutton Reverend Sanders
Alfre Woodard Alma Roberts
Tim Ware Mark Shelby
Paul David Story David Higgins
David Warshofsky Robert Foster
Lucinda Jenney Leona Conroy

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