American violet [videorecording] / Samuel Goldwyn Films and Uncommon Productions present ; produced and written by Bill Haney ; directed by Tim Disney.
This film is based on a true story. Dee Roberts is a young black woman raising four daughters with the help of her mother in an all-black housing project. In 2000, Dee is one of many residents swept up in an aggressive raid by the police drug task force of their small Texas town. Dee's so innocent that she believes, at first, that she's been arrested because of her parking tickets. Once in the grip of the legal system, Dee faces a difficult choice: free herself by accepting 10 years' probation on a plea bargain, or allow the case to go to court, which could have much costlier consequences. Backed by an ACLU lawyer and a local attorney known for his integrity and connections, Dee attempts to prove that the drug charges are not just false, but racially motivated.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Chatsworth, Calif. : Image Entertainment, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2009
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: director's audio commentary ; Telluride Film Festival interviews ; theatrical trailer. Widescreen presentation. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Main titles -- Practicing -- Preliminary -- Plea bargain -- Treatment -- My business -- Hold her tight -- Before the trial -- Here I am -- Destroy credibility -- Warmest thanks -- End credits. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Steve Yedlin ; edited by Nancy Richardson, Curtiss Clayton and Terilyn A. Shropshire ; music by Teddy Castellucci ; costumer designer, Caroline Eselin-Schaefer ; production designer, Monroe Kelly. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Nicole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael O'Keefe, Xzibit, Charles Dutton, Alfre Woodard. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material, violence, drug references and language. Supplemental materials not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles. |
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| Genre: | Feature films. Legal drama (Films) Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Fiction films. Crime films. Legal films. Social problem films. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | DVD GEN AME (Text) | 36015001375365 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | DVD GEN AME (Text) | 36015000907937 | Adult Video | Available | - |
