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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.
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Apr 17, 2009 · 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 rent or buy the movie online.
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- Tim Disney
- PG-13
- Nicole Beharie
American Violet. 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.
Apr 17, 2009 · 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.
