American Violet (2008)

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.

Directing:
  • Tim Disney

Writing:
  • Bill Haney

Stars:
Release Date: 2008-08-28
metacritic icon 8.7/10
themoviedb icon 6.7/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 103
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nel...
David Cohen
Will Patton
Will Patton
Sam Conroy
Michael O'Keefe
Michael O'Kee...
Calvin Beckett
Nicole Beharie
Nicole Behari...
Dee Roberts
Malcolm Barrett
Malcolm Barre...
Byron Hill
Xzibit
Xzibit
Darrell Hughes
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Du...
Reverend Sanders
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Alma Roberts
Tim Ware
Tim Ware
Mark Shelby
Paul David Story
Paul David St...
David Higgins
David Warshofsky
David Warshof...
Robert Foster
Lucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenne...
Leona Conroy
Karimah Westbrook
Karimah Westb...
Claudia Johnson
Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyl...
Judge Belmont
Scott A. Martin
Scott A. Mart...
Jerry Arnold
Michael Scialabba
Michael Scial...
Willis
John Will Clay
John Will Cla...
Franklin
Portia Cue
Portia Cue
Laquathia
Deneen Tyler
Deneen Tyler
Suzzannha
Tarra Riggs
Tarra Riggs
Lavosha
Zardis Nichols
Zardis Nichol...
Gayzeen
Lance E. Nichols
Lance E. Nich...
Mr. Moss
Samantha Beaulieu
Samantha Beau...
Mrs. Lloyd
Sue Rock
Sue Rock
Elizabeth Beckett
Lindsey Soileau
Lindsey Soile...
Julie Beckett
Renell Gibbs
Renell Gibbs
James LeRay (uncredited)
Anthony Mackie
Anthony Macki...
Eddie Porter (uncredited)
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