American Violet (2008)

American Violet (2008) poster

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.

Director: Tim Disney
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Teddy Castellucci
Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
Editing: Terilyn A. Shropshire, Nancy Richardson
Production: Uncommon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

hood, racism, injustice, legal battle, racial injustice

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed American Violet?
American Violet was directed by Tim Disney.
Who stars in American Violet?
American Violet stars Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe, Malcolm Barrett, Xzibit.
How long is American Violet?
American Violet has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is American Violet?
American Violet is a Drama film.
Where was American Violet produced?
American Violet was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of American Violet?
The themes of American Violet include: Social Commentary and Reflection.