American Violet

(2008)

Synopsis

Nicole Beharie headlines this fact-based drama about an innocent Texas mother accused of dealing drugs. Dee Roberts is a single mother of four from Texas. Arrested during a drug raid, Dee rejects a plea bargain that would brand her as a felon. Later, Dee decides to take on powerful district attorney Calvin Beckett and enlists the aid of ACLU attorney David Cohen and former narcotics officer Sam Conroy in overcoming the obstacles that now threaten to destroy her life.

Cast

Nicole Beharie, Alfre Woodard, Michael O'Keefe, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton