American Violet (2008)

American Violet (2008)

2008-08-28 United States of America 103 Min. PG-13
6.7 36 votes

Overview

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