Review of American Violet (2008) by Nathalie D — 08 Nov 2009

A predictable storyline, but Nicole Beharie (basically unknown actress) did an amazing job with her role. She's one to watch for in the coming years...

This review of American Violet (2008) was written by Nathalie D on 08 Nov 2009.

American Violet has generally received positive reviews.

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Hey FBzzzzz, if you haven't seen this movie U MUST! Based on a true story...gotta love these type of movies…

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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 James R (2,282) on 04 Mar 2011

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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 Bengel W (473) on 17 Nov 2013

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By Janet F (84) on 22 Feb 2010

Good movie you should see it to see one of the ways they hate on us for the color of our skin...silly people in the world…

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Another movie in the tradition of Erin Brockovich or Silkwood, this time about a young black mother wrongfully arrested by a racist Texas DA…

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

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