Based on a true story, American Violet looks at the case of Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie), a young single mother in Texas who was arrested for dealing drugs. Her arrest was part of a sweep by a corrupt district attorney (Michael O'Keefe) who incarcerated people indiscriminately, then pressured them to take plea bargains. Determined to prove her innocence, Dee sued the district attorney, with the help of a lawyer (Tim Blake Nelson) from the American Civil Liberties Union. All the while, she was pressured by her mother (Alfre Woodard) to plead guilty, while her children's abusive father (Xzibit) tried to take custody of the kids. Directed by Tim Disney. With Will Patton. Categories: Drama. Year: 2008.
Nicole Beharie in American Violet
Nicole Beharie and Alfre Woodard in American Violet
Nicole Beharie in American Violet
Alfre Woodard in American Violet
Tim Blake Nelson in American Violet
Will Patton in American Violet
Xzibit in American Violet
Nicole Beharie in American Violet
Michael O'Keefe in American Violet
Alfre Woodard in American Violet
Will Patton also appeared in Armageddon, Entrapment, Remember the Titans, Gone in Sixty Seconds, and Inventing the Abbotts.
Alfre Woodard also appeared in The Core, Radio, and The Family That Preys.
Michael O'Keefe also appeared in Michael Clayton, Caddyshack, and Frozen River.
Tim Blake Nelson also appeared in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Syriana, The Thin Red Line, Fido, The Amateurs, The Incredible Hulk, The Astronaut Farmer, and The Good Girl.
Xzibit also appeared in Gridiron Gang, The X Files: I Want to Believe, and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.