American Violet
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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Paul Guilfoyle
as Judge Belmont
Scott A. Martin
as Jerry Arnold
Renell Gibbs
as James LeRay (uncredited)
Zardis Nichols
as Gayzeen
Tim Blake Nelson
as David Cohen
Charles S. Dutton
as Reverend Sanders
Alfre Woodard
as Alma Roberts
Tim Ware
as Mark Shelby
Deneen Tyler
as Suzzannha
Sue Rock
as Elizabeth Beckett
Portia Cue
as Laquathia
Allen Boudreaux
as Lawyer (uncredited)
David Warshofsky
as Robert Foster
Lance E. Nichols
as Mr. Moss
Will Patton
as Sam Conroy
Paul David Story
as David Higgins
Samantha Beaulieu
as Mrs. Lloyd
Malcolm Barrett
as Byron Hill
Lucinda Jenney
as Leona Conroy
Karimah Westbrook
as Claudia Johnson
Tarra Riggs
as Lavosha
Anthony Mackie
as Eddie Porter (uncredited)
Nicole Beharie
as Dee Roberts
Michael O'Keefe
as Calvin Beckett
Xzibit
as Darrell Hughes
Pamala Tyson
as Gladys Williams
Michael Scialabba
as Willis
John Will Clay
as Franklin
Lindsay Soileau
as Julie Beckett
