American Violet (2008)

Drama

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.

Cast

Dee Roberts
David Cohen
Robert Foster
Leona Conroy
Claudia Johnson
Judge Belmont
Gladys Williams
Jerry Arnold
Shardonda Roberts
Sam Conroy
Laquisha Roberts
Laquathia
Suzzannha
Elizabeth Beckett
Calvin Beckett
Julie Beckett
James LeRay (uncredited)
Eddie Porter (uncredited)
Brian Green (uncredited)
Lawyer (uncredited)
Darrell Hughes
Reverend Sanders
Alma Roberts
Mark Shelby
David Higgins

Crew

Director of Photography
Production Design
Co-Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer