Review of American Violet (2008) by Quiniqua H — 13 May 2012

American Violet is a movie that proves that good things can come from determination and standing up for what's right. This movie is inspired from a true story centering around Dee, a single mother raising four young girls in the projects of Texas. As she struggles with the everyday dealings of life, she is falsely arrested and accused by the District Attorney of selling drugs in a school zone. Dee is pressured into taking either a plea deal or face some prison time. In time she decides to fight back.

This movie showcased some very good acting from Nicole Beharie and has a very strong supporting cast, including Alfre Woodard and Michael O'Keefe. I truly enjoyed this movie as it brings out into the forefront that racial profiling is still alive and thriving in our community today.