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American Violet

67 %|Aug 28, 2008|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Bill Haney
Writer
Tim Disney
Director
Hank Amos
Utility Stunts
Monroe Kelly
Production Design
Teddy Castellucci
Music
Peter Newman
Executive Producer
Tom R. Camp
Co-Executive Producer
Jennifer Eplett
Co-Executive Producer

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Cast

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Nicole Beharie
Dee Roberts
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Tim Blake Nelson
David Cohen
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Will Patton
Sam Conroy
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Michael O'Keefe
Calvin Beckett
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Malcolm Barrett
Byron Hill
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Darrell Hughes
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Charles S. Dutton
Reverend Sanders
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Alfre Woodard
Alma Roberts
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Tim Ware
Mark Shelby
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Paul David Story
David Higgins
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David Warshofsky
Robert Foster
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Lucinda Jenney
Leona Conroy
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Karimah Westbrook
Claudia Johnson
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Paul Guilfoyle
Judge Belmont
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Pamala Tyson
Gladys Williams
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Scott A. Martin
Jerry Arnold
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Myra Nakia Christophe
Sherice Roberts
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Za'mari Breedlove
Shardonda Roberts
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Mya Cherie Christophe
Laquisha Roberts
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Portia Cue
Laquathia
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Deneen Tyler
Suzzannha
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Sue Rock
Elizabeth Beckett
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Lindsey Soileau
Julie Beckett
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Renell Gibbs
James LeRay (uncredited)
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Anthony Mackie
Eddie Porter (uncredited)
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Defecio Stoglin
Brian Green (uncredited)
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Allen Boudreaux
Lawyer (uncredited)