American Violet (2008)
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
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Nicole Beharie as Dee Roberts |
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Tim Blake Nelson as David Cohen |
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Will Patton as Sam Conroy |
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Michael O'Keefe as Calvin Beckett |
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Malcolm Barrett as Byron Hill |
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Xzibit as Darrell Hughes |
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Charles S. Dutton as Reverend Sanders |
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Alfre Woodard as Alma Roberts |
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Tim Ware as Mark Shelby |
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Paul David Story as David Higgins |
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David Warshofsky as Robert Foster |
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Lucinda Jenney as Leona Conroy |
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Karimah Westbrook as Claudia Johnson |
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Paul Guilfoyle as Judge Belmont |
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Pamala Tyson as Gladys Williams |
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Scott A. Martin as Jerry Arnold |
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Michael Scialabba as Willis |
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John Will Clay as Franklin |
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Myra Nakia Christophe as Sherice Roberts |
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Za'mari Breedlove as Shardonda Roberts |
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Mya Cherie Christophe as Laquisha Roberts |
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Mariah Marisa Christophe as Tanya Roberts |
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Janet Shea as Helen |
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Portia Cue as Laquathia |
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Deneen Tyler as Suzzannha |
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Tarra Riggs as Lavosha |
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Zardis Nichols as Gayzeen |
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Lance E. Nichols as Mr. Moss |
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Samantha Beaulieu as Mrs. Lloyd |
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Sue Rock as Elizabeth Beckett |
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Lindsay Soileau as Julie Beckett |
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Renell Gibbs as James LeRay (uncredited) |
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Anthony Mackie as Eddie Porter (uncredited) |
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Defecio Stoglin as Brian Green (uncredited) |
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Allen Boudreaux as Lawyer (uncredited) |
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Hunter McGregor as Reporter |
| Writing | Bill Haney | Writer |
| Directing | Tim Disney | Director |
| Crew | Hank Amos | Utility Stunts |
| Art | Monroe Kelly | Production Design |
| Sound | Teddy Castellucci | Music |
| Production | Peter Newman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Tom R. Camp | Co-Executive Producer |
| Production | Jennifer Eplett | Co-Executive Producer |
| Production | Bill Haney | Producer |
| Production | Sean Reilly | Co-Executive Producer |
| Camera | Steve Yedlin | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Terilyn A. Shropshire | Editor |
| Editing | Nancy Richardson | Editor |
| Editing | Curtiss Clayton | Editor |
