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'American Violet' Scenes and Premiere

Scenes from 'American Violet'
By · February 23, 2009October 29, 2020
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Give Life

“American Violet” shows the power one woman can have when she decides to fight back against a system that is victimizing her and hundreds of thousands of others.

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02
Under Arrest

In the film Dee Roberts (Nicole Beharie) is arrested at her job as part of a drug raid in her neighborhood in rural Texas. It only took an anonymous tip for someone to be arrested and booked on felony drug charges.

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03
Let’s Make A Deal

The district attorney seeks to get Dee to take a plea deal—the result of more than 90 percent of cases.

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04
To the Rescue

Lawyers from the ACLU come to help Dee file a discrimination case against the town.

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05
A Mother’s Love

Dee and mom Alma contemplate the weight of her decision to take on the justice department.

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06
O, Happy Day

Charles Dutton plays the local minister in the film and encourages Dee and her family.

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07
Change Is Gonna Come

Alfre Woodard plays Dee’s mom Alma and takes care of Dee’s four daughters while the single mother is jailed.

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08
Home Again

The family welcomes Dee home after a heroic stance by the young mother to fight for justice.

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09
Free At Last

Dee takes her first steps after being released from jail, but her journey isn’t over yet as she pursues charges against the county.

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10
Family Feud

Darrell (Xhibit) picks up his children with Dee, against her wishes.

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11
Breakout Star

Nicole Beharie stars in the film, her breakout role after graduating from Julliard in 2007.

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Reunited

Onscreen mother and daughter Alfre Woodard and Nicole Beharie embrace during the film’s Los Angeles premiere.

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“American Violet” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – APRIL 13: Karimah Westbrook arrives on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of ‘American Violet’ at the Silver Screen Theater at The Pacific Design Center on April 13, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

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This Is My Story

Regina Kelly heads inside the premiere. Her real-life story touched millions and inspired the film.

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Take A Stand

“American Violet” is now in theaters and tells the story of what can happen when one person takes a stand for what’s right.

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