American Violet

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American Violet

PG-13,

2009,

1h 42m,

Drama

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10,000+ Ratings

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After an overzealous district attorney's drug bust lands her in jail, single mother Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie) must face an agonizing choice: Plead guilty and go home a convicted felon, or fight the charges and risk a lengthy prison sentence. Despite her mother's (Alfre Woodard) advice and risking everything, innocent Dee chooses to fight the Texas criminal justice system, joined by an ACLU attorney (Tim Blake Nelson) and a former narcotics cop (Will Patton).

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Critics Consensus

Though its politics are as obvious as its outcome, American Violet is an earnest docudrama about the justice system with a powerful performance from Nicole Behairie.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 12, 2017

A

It's beautifully told, passionate and sensitive to the true story and the victims that lived it.

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Oct 15, 2009

3/4

While it may be about as subtle as a swinging sledgehammer, it does leave its mark.

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Tom Long

Detroit News

May 15, 2009

C+

A well-played if too-familiar story of oppression and injustice.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Feb 3, 2018

At the center of the drama is Nicole Beharie, who inhabits her role as a woman unjustly maligned with intelligence, conviction and regal sense of pride.

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

Aug 18, 2011

Less a social-problem film than a drama of personal courage.

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Aug 31, 2009

3.5/4

Nicole. Beharie. Remember the name, for if her stunning lead turn is any indication, huge things are in the future.

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Tim Disney

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Nicole Beharie

Dee Roberts

Will Patton

Sam Conroy

Alfre Woodard

Alma Roberts

Tim Blake Nelson

David Cohen

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Synopsis

After an overzealous district attorney's drug bust lands her in jail, single mother Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie) must face an agonizing choice: Plead guilty and go home a convicted felon, or fight the charges and risk a lengthy prison sentence. Despite her mother's (Alfre Woodard) advice and risking everything, innocent Dee chooses to fight the Texas criminal justice system, joined by an ACLU attorney (Tim Blake Nelson) and a former narcotics cop (Will Patton).

Director: Tim Disney
Producer: Bill Haney
Screenwriter: Bill Haney
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Uncommon Productions LLC
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Language|Drug References|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $552.9K
Runtime: 1h 42m

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