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DRAMA . 2008 . 1h 43m . English . 6.7/10

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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.

Starring Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton
6.7/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
2008
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Nicole Beharie stars as Dee Roberts in American Violet.
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Year context
American Violet was released 18 years ago in 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...
American Violet is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

CAST (20)

Nicole Beharie
Nicole Beharie
Dee Roberts
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
David Cohen
Will Patton
Will Patton
Sam Conroy
Michael O'Keefe
Michael O'Keefe
Calvin Beckett
Malcolm Barrett
Malcolm Barrett
Byron Hill
Xzibit
Xzibit
Darrell Hughes
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Reverend Sanders
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Alma Roberts
Tim Ware
Tim Ware
Mark Shelby
Paul David Story
Paul David Story
David Higgins
David Warshofsky
David Warshofsky
Robert Foster
Lucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenney
Leona Conroy
Karimah Westbrook
Karimah Westbrook
Claudia Johnson
Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
Judge Belmont
Pamala Tyson
Pamala Tyson
Gladys Williams
Scott A. Martin
Scott A. Martin
Jerry Arnold
Michael Scialabba
Michael Scialabba
Willis
John Will Clay
John Will Clay
Franklin
MN
Myra Nakia Christophe
Sherice Roberts
ZB
Za'mari Breedlove
Shardonda Roberts

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (40 votes)
Popularity
3

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 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.
How long is American Violet?
American Violet has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in American Violet?
The cast of American Violet includes Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe, Malcolm Barrett.
What is the rating of American Violet?
American Violet has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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