Review of American Violet (2008) by Stephen Holden for New York Times — 16 Apr 2009
The movie's staunchly liberal point of view extends to the 2000 presidential election, which is shown unfolding in the background. Al Gore's concession speech is used to suggest that the systemic racism in Melody is a symptom of a broader climate of injustice.
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This review of American Violet (2008) was written by Stephen Holden and published by New York Times on 16 Apr 2009.
American Violet has generally received positive reviews.
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