American Violet 16 years old

American Violet

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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American Violet Cast

Name Character
Charles S. Dutton He was 58, now 73 years old as Reverend Sanders
Tim Blake Nelson He was 44, now 60 years old as David Cohen
Alfre Woodard She was 56, now 72 years old as Alma Roberts
Michael O'Keefe He was 53, now 69 years old as Calvin Beckett
Nicole Beharie She was 24, now 39 years old as Dee Roberts
Will Patton He was 54, now 70 years old as Sam Conroy
Xzibit He was 34, now 50 years old as Darrell Hughes
Malcolm Barrett He was 28, now 44 years old as Byron Hill

American Violet Crew

Name Department
Tim Disney as Director. Directing
Bill Haney as Writer. Writing
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American Violet (16 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, August 28, 2008
  • Runtime: 103 minutes