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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. 2008 · 1 hr 43 min. PG-13. Drama. In Texas, during the 2000 U.S. presidential election, a Black single mom fights to clear her name after being wrongfully arrested on drug charges. Subtitles: English. Starring: Nicole Beharie Tim Blake Nelson Will Patton Michael O'Keefe Xzibit Malcolm Barrett Charles S. Dutton Alfre Woodard.
- Tim Disney
- 103 min
- January 1, 2008
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 year-old African...
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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.