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American Violet is a 2008 American drama film directed by Tim Disney and starring Nicole Beharie. The story is based on Regina Kelly, a victim of Texas police drug enforcement tactics.
Apr 17, 2009 · A single mother is wrongly accused and arrested for dealing drugs in an impoverished Texas town. The film is based on a true story and explores the issues of racism, poverty and justice in the criminal system.
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- Drama
- Tim Disney
- 2009-04-17
Apr 15, 2009 · A movie based on a true story of a black woman who refuses to plead guilty to a drug charge in a racist Texas town. She is defended by the ACLU and a former D.A., while the district attorney faces a tough re-election campaign.
American Violet is a docudrama about a single mother who fights the Texas criminal justice system after a drug bust. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Tim Disney
- PG-13
- Nicole Beharie
After an overzealous district attorney's drug bust lands her in jail, single mother Dee Roberts must face an agonizing choice: Plead guilty and go home a convicted felon, or fight the charges and risk a lengthy prison sentence.
Feb 12, 2009 · Based on true events in the midst of the 2000 election, AMERICAN VIOLET tells the astonishing story of Dee Roberts (critically hailed newcomer Nicole Beharie), a 24...
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Apr 17, 2009 · A drama film about a young single mother who fights against a corrupt Texas justice system after being falsely accused of a crime. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and learn more about the plot and themes of American Violet.
