American Violet
movie

Released August 28, 2008
Genres:
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.
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

David Warshofsky
as
Robert Foster

Lucinda Jenney
as
Leona Conroy
Crew
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Bill Haney
as
Writer
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Tim Disney
as
Director

Hank Amos
as
Utility Stunts
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Monroe Kelly
as
Production Design

Teddy Castellucci
as
Music

Peter Newman
as
Executive Producer
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Tom R. Camp
as
Co-Executive Producer
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Jennifer Eplett
as
Co-Executive Producer
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Bill Haney
as
Producer
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Sean Reilly
as
Co-Executive Producer

Steve Yedlin
as
Director of Photography

Terilyn A. Shropshire
as
Editor