American Violet (2008)
American Violet is a 2008 drama movie directed by Tim Disney, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson and Will Patton.
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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What is American Violet about?
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.
When was American Violet released?
American Violet was released on 28 August 2008.
How long is American Violet?
American Violet runs 1h 43m.
Who made American Violet?
American Violet was directed by Tim Disney.
Where can I watch American Violet?
American Violet is available on Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex, Pluto TV and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch American Violet
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- 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
