American Violet
Description: After an overzealous district attorney's drug bust lands her in jail, single mother Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie) must face an agonizing choice: Plead guilty and go home a convicted felon, or fight the charges and risk a lengthy prison sentence. Despite her mother's (Alfre Woodard) advice and risking everything, innocent Dee chooses to fight the Texas criminal justice system, joined by an ACLU attorney (Tim Blake Nelson) and a former narcotics cop (Will Patton).
Genre: Drama, Trial drama
Year Released: 2008
Initial Release: August 29, 2008
Director: Tim Disney
Producer: Bill Haney
Screenplay: Bill Haney
Nominations: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, MORE
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Genre: Drama, Trial drama
Year Released: 2008
Initial Release: August 29, 2008
Director: Tim Disney
Producer: Bill Haney
Screenplay: Bill Haney
Nominations: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, MORE
Watch Trailer