

American Violet(2008)
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.
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Nicole Beharie
Dee Roberts

Tim Blake Nelson
David Cohen

Will Patton
Sam Conroy

Michael O'Keefe
Calvin Beckett

Malcolm Barrett
Byron Hill

Xzibit
Darrell Hughes

Charles S. Dutton
Reverend Sanders

Alfre Woodard
Alma Roberts

Tim Ware
Mark Shelby

Paul David Story
David Higgins

David Warshofsky
Robert Foster

Lucinda Jenney
Leona Conroy

Karimah Westbrook
Claudia Johnson

Paul Guilfoyle
Judge Belmont

Pamala Tyson
Gladys Williams

Scott A. Martin
Jerry Arnold

Michael Scialabba
Willis

John Will Clay
Franklin
Myra Nakia Christophe
Sherice Roberts
Za'mari Breedlove
Shardonda Roberts
Mya Cherie Christophe
Laquisha Roberts
Mariah Marisa Christophe
Tanya Roberts
Janet Shea
Helen

Portia Cue
Laquathia

Deneen Tyler
Suzzannha

Tarra Riggs
Lavosha

Zardis Nichols
Gayzeen

Lance E. Nichols
Mr. Moss

Samantha Beaulieu
Mrs. Lloyd

Sue Rock
Elizabeth Beckett

Lindsay Soileau
Julie Beckett

Renell Gibbs
James LeRay (uncredited)

Anthony Mackie
Eddie Porter (uncredited)
Defecio Stoglin
Brian Green (uncredited)

Allen Boudreaux
Lawyer (uncredited)
Hunter McGregor
Reporter
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