United States / Aug 29, 2008 / Telluride Film Festival
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Plot
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.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Alfre Woodard | Alma Roberts |
| Tim Ware | Mark Shelby |
| Paul David Story | David Higgins |
| David Warshofsky | Robert Foster |
| Lucinda Jenney | Leona Conroy |
| Karimah Westbrook | Claudia Johnson |
| Paul Guilfoyle | Judge Belmont |
| Pamala Tyson | Gladys Williams |
| Scott A. Martin | Jerry Arnold |
| Michael Scialabba | Willis |
| John Will Clay | Franklin |
| Myra Nakia Christophe | Sherice Roberts |
| Za'mari Breedlove | Shardonda Roberts |
| Mya Cherie Christophe | Laquisha Roberts |
| Mariah Marisa Christophe | Tanya Roberts |
| Janet Shea | Helen |
| Portia Cue | Laquathia |
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| Deneen Tyler | Suzzannha |
| Tarra Riggs | Lavosha |
| Zardis Nichols | Gayzeen |
| Lance E. Nichols | Mr. Moss |
| Samantha Beaulieu | Mrs. Lloyd |
| Sue Rock | Elizabeth Beckett |
| Lindsay Soileau | Julie Beckett |
| Renell Gibbs | James LeRay (uncredited) |
| Anthony Mackie | Eddie Porter (uncredited) |
| Defecio Stoglin | Brian Green (uncredited) |
| Allen Boudreaux | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Hunter McGregor | Reporter |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | American Violet |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Uncommon Productions |
| Release date | 28 agosto 2008 |
| Executive producer | Peter Newman, Tom R. Camp, Jennifer Eplett, Sean Reilly |
| Production | Bill Haney |
| Writer | Bill Haney |
| Editing | Terilyn A. Shropshire, Nancy Richardson, Curtiss Clayton |
| Cinematography | Steve Yedlin |
| Assistant directors | Tim Disney |
| Camera operators | Steve Yedlin |
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| Additional photography | Steve Yedlin |
| Production design | Monroe Kelly |
| Art direction | Monroe Kelly |
| Set decoration | Monroe Kelly |
| Music | Teddy Castellucci |
| Sound | Teddy Castellucci |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Germany / Aug 28, 2008 / 12
United States / Apr 17, 2009 / PG-13
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