American Violet

Name: American Violet
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-08-28
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe, Malcolm Barrett

2008·Movie·PG-13·103 min·★ 6.7(40)

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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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About American Violet

American Violet is a 2008 English-language drama film directed by Tim Disney. The cast is led by Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.

American Violet was produced by Uncommon Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 28, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Tim Disney
Writers: Bill Haney
Release date: August 28, 2008
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Uncommon Productions

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American Violet cast & crew

American Violet was directed by Tim Disney and written by Bill Haney.

The cast features 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, and Xzibit as Darrell Hughes.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Steve Yedlin and it was produced by Bill Haney and Peter Newman.

Is American Violet worth watching?

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, American Violet is worth a place on your watchlist.

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