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American Violet
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American Violet

2008-08-28 · 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.

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Directors
Tim Disney
Production companies
Uncommon Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Nicole BeharieNicole BeharieDee Roberts
Tim Blake NelsonTim Blake NelsonDavid Cohen
Will PattonWill PattonSam Conroy
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeCalvin Beckett
Malcolm BarrettMalcolm BarrettByron Hill
XzibitXzibitDarrell Hughes
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonReverend Sanders
Alfre WoodardAlfre WoodardAlma Roberts
Tim WareTim WareMark Shelby
Paul David StoryPaul David StoryDavid Higgins
David WarshofskyDavid WarshofskyRobert Foster
Lucinda JenneyLucinda JenneyLeona Conroy
Karimah WestbrookKarimah WestbrookClaudia Johnson
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleJudge Belmont
Pamala TysonPamala TysonGladys Williams
Scott A. MartinScott A. MartinJerry Arnold
Michael ScialabbaMichael ScialabbaWillis
John Will ClayJohn Will ClayFranklin
Myra Nakia ChristopheSherice Roberts
Za'mari BreedloveShardonda Roberts

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