American Violet

American Violet (2008)


  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2008-08-28
  • User Rating: 6.7/10 from 36 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 43min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Uncommon Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Tim Disney
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Summary

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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  • Nicole Beharie

    as Dee Roberts
  • Tim Blake Nelson

    as David Cohen
  • Will Patton

    as Sam Conroy
  • Michael O'Keefe

    as Calvin Beckett
  • Malcolm Barrett

    as Byron Hill
  • Xzibit

    as Darrell Hughes
  • Charles S. Dutton

    as Reverend Sanders
  • Alfre Woodard

    as Alma Roberts
  • Tim Ware

    as Mark Shelby
  • Paul David Story

    as David Higgins
  • David Warshofsky

    as Robert Foster
  • Lucinda Jenney

    as Leona Conroy
  • Karimah Westbrook

    as Claudia Johnson
  • Paul Guilfoyle

    as Judge Belmont
  • Pamala Tyson

    as Gladys Williams
  • Scott A. Martin

    as Jerry Arnold
  • Michael Scialabba

    as Willis
  • John Will Clay

    as Franklin
  • Myra Nakia Christophe

    as Sherice Roberts
  • Za'mari Breedlove

    as Shardonda Roberts
  • Mya Cherie Christophe

    as Laquisha Roberts
  • Mariah Marisa Christophe

    as Tanya Roberts
  • Janet Shea

    as Helen
  • Portia Cue

    as Laquathia
  • Deneen Tyler

    as Suzzannha
  • Tarra Riggs

    as Lavosha
  • Zardis Nichols

    as Gayzeen
  • Lance E. Nichols

    as Mr. Moss
  • Samantha Beaulieu

    as Mrs. Lloyd
  • Sue Rock

    as Elizabeth Beckett
  • Lindsey Soileau

    as Julie Beckett
  • Renell Gibbs

    as James LeRay (uncredited)
  • Anthony Mackie

    as Eddie Porter (uncredited)
  • Defecio Stoglin

    as Brian Green (uncredited)
  • Allen Boudreaux

    as Lawyer (uncredited)
Directing Tim Disney Director
Writing Bill Haney Writer
Crew Hank Amos Utility Stunts
Art Monroe Kelly Production Design
Sound Teddy Castellucci Music
Production Tom R. Camp Co-Executive Producer
Production Jennifer Eplett Co-Executive Producer
Production Bill Haney Producer
Production Peter Newman Executive Producer
Production Sean Reilly Co-Executive Producer
Camera Steve Yedlin Director of Photography
Editing Nancy Richardson Editor
Editing Curtiss Clayton Editor
Editing Terilyn A. Shropshire Editor