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American Violet

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Michael O'Keefe, Will Patton, Alfre Woodard, and Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
Dee Roberts, a 24 year-old African American single mother of four, finds herself charged as a drug dealer and given an ultimatum: Remain in prison or plead guilty and return home as a convicted felon.
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A single mother struggles to clear her name after being wrongly accused and arrested for dealing drugs in an impoverished town in Texas.A single mother struggles to clear her name after being wrongly accused and arrested for dealing drugs in an impoverished town in Texas.A single mother struggles to clear her name after being wrongly accused and arrested for dealing drugs in an impoverished town in Texas.
IMDb RATING
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2.6K
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  • Director
    • Tim Disney
  • Writer
    • Bill Haney
  • Stars
    • Nicole Beharie
    • Will Patton
    • Alfre Woodard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tim Disney
  • Writer
    • Bill Haney
  • Stars
    • Nicole Beharie
    • Will Patton
    • Alfre Woodard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos2

    American Violet
    Trailer 2:24
    American Violet
    Clip: I Want My Girls
    Clip 1:25
    Clip: I Want My Girls

    Photos29

    Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
    Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
    Will Patton and Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
    Tim Blake Nelson in American Violet (2008)
    Alfre Woodard and Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
    Alfre Woodard and Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
    Will Patton and Alfre Woodard in American Violet (2008)
    Alfre Woodard and Xzibit in American Violet (2008)
    Charles S. Dutton in American Violet (2008)
    Michael O'Keefe in American Violet (2008)
    Nicole Beharie in American Violet (2008)
    Alfre Woodard at an event for American Violet (2008)

    Top cast

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    Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie
    • Dee Roberts
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Sam Conroy
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Alma Roberts
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tim Blake Nelson
    • David Cohen
    Michael O'Keefe
    Michael O'Keefe
    • Calvin Beckett
    Xzibit
    Xzibit
    • Darrell Hughes
    Malcolm Barrett
    Malcolm Barrett
    • Byron Hill
    Charles S. Dutton
    Charles S. Dutton
    • Reverend Sanders
    • (as Charles Dutton)
    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
    • Gladys Williams
    Scott A. Martin
    Scott A. Martin
    • Jerry Arnold
    • (as Scott Martin)
    Michael Scialabba
    Michael Scialabba
    • Willis
    John Will Clay
    John Will Clay
    • Franklin
    • Director
      • Tim Disney
    • Writer
      • Bill Haney
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Although it says on screen that the film takes place in Melody, Texas beginning in November 2000, the events depicted actually took place in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, which did begin in November 2000, and were based on the the case known as Regina Kelly v. John Paschall. Melody, Texas is a fictional town name, created for this film.
    • Goofs
      When Dee is driving to work she honks her horn at a Pontiac G6 that pulls out in front of her. The G6 was not in production until 2005. The movie makes several references to the 2000 election that was upcoming.
    • Connections
      Features Sesame Street (1969)
    • Soundtracks
      Forgot it was Wrong
      alternate name "Breakin' the Rules"

      Written by Carolyn Richardson, German Pizano, Rene Izquierdo, Andrew Miller, Antoine Offett

      Performed by Taniq

      Produced by Adriohn Richardson, Carolyn Richardson, German Pizano, Rene Izquierdo, Andrew Miller,

      Antoine Offett as TANIQ

      Courtesy of Crazatic Entertainment Corporation

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Don't Miss - Tough Story Packs a Punch and is a Lesson for us all
    My stomach started to tense about 1/3 into this movie, and never stopped. I was in the GRIP of this story and social situation which was happening in our country only 8 years ago!! Powerfully acted, produced, edited with a message for all ages. I think this film will help to expose some of the terrible crimes we have been perpetrating in this "democracy".

    This film subtly reveals the passivity of ordinary citizens exposed to a tyrannical local government, who keep their heads down and don't make waves. The cost of taking a stand is life-threatening. There are real heroes who realize that it is better to fight and lose against injustice than to submit and be victimized. The movie has an unusual realism while totally engaging us at the same time. I recommend it to all thinking people who care about tolerance and justice.
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    10
    • susanmdunn
    • Nov 16, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Producer's Official site for the film.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Inquisition
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Uncommon Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $554,434
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $243,162
      • Apr 19, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $554,434
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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