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American Violet( 2008)

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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.

    Top Billed 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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      Xzibit

      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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      Michael Scialabba

      Willis

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      John Will Clay

      Franklin

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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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      Mariah Marisa Christophe

      Tanya Roberts

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      Janet Shea

      Helen

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      Portia Cue

      Laquathia

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      Deneen Tyler

      Suzzannha

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      Tarra Riggs

      Lavosha

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      Zardis Nichols

      Gayzeen

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      Lance E. Nichols

      Mr. Moss

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      Samantha Beaulieu

      Mrs. Lloyd

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      Sue Rock

      Elizabeth Beckett

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      Lindsay 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)

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      Hunter McGregor

      Reporter

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • hood
    • racism
    • injustice
    • legal battle
    • racial injustice