Review of American Violet (2008) by Dasha M — 29 Nov 2009

Very tramatic!! stop and think type movie.

This review of American Violet (2008) was written by Dasha M on 29 Nov 2009.

American Violet has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rakeem M (66) on 07 Jan 2010

Great film!!! Nicole Baharie gave one powerful and believable performance. If I was on the Oscar committee I'd nominate her for sure…

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By Mike C (1,722) on 05 May 2010

A good movie. I think what made it good is that its based on a real story... Soo sad; the world is drowning still in racism…

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By Kenny O (148) on 10 Jan 2011

I love True stories but what let it down was not enough courtoom!Its what it was waiting for…

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By Ajai S (34) on 29 Mar 2011

A young woman stands up against the Texas penal system. A system that is feeding off of poor black people,…

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By Ashanti S (2) on 27 Aug 2010

This movie was based on a true story. It was pretty good. Nicole Beharie is a pretty good actress, and would like to see her in more movies…

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By Bruno L (623) on 23 Nov 2010

It was good. I was hoping that they would show more the courtroom scenes. The acting was ok from most cast…

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By Wayne H (220) on 06 Aug 2010

This is a remarkable story that resonated with me on a number of different levels. Of course, my perspective is as a Black man…

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By Girl-Melody L (136) on 24 Jan 2010

Overall, the story was interesting. The production reminded me of something on lifetime…

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Excellent, and (unfortunately) pertinent…

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At the center of the drama is Nicole Beharie, who inhabits her role as a woman unjustly maligned with intelligence, conviction and regal sense…

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