American Violet
Originally released in 2008. American Violet is a drama film. directed by Tim Disney.
Starring Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, and Will Patton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (40 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Uncommon Productions
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 pl...
Who directed American Violet?
American Violet was directed by Tim Disney.
How long is American Violet?
American Violet has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was American Violet released?
American Violet was released on August 28, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Violet?
The main cast of American Violet includes Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe, Malcolm Barrett.