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By Courtney D (66) on 01 Oct 2010

This is a very gripping film. I recommend it with 3 thumbs up…

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By Paul S (1,717) on 30 Aug 2010

It's really honest. It portrays life as it is. No embellishments. No fantasies…

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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 Larry T (80) on 27 Aug 2010

I didn't think things were still this bad in some parts of the country still. Very interesting movie. Would recommend to watch it…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 15 Aug 2010

I was infuriated on behalf of the young woman in this story. And I admired her strength & courage…

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By Brenda R (91) on 12 Aug 2010

Excellent!! There is a political message here that should not be missed. This is a very important movie…

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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 Walter M (1,360) on 05 Jul 2010

American Violet is a well acted, smoothly directed but slightly melodramatic story about wrongly imprisoned mother…

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By Tonya V (143) on 08 Jun 2010

Great movie and a true story too. Hard to believe that racism like this still exists in the US…

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By Kimberly B (214) on 30 May 2010

I enjoyed this movie, but what bothered me was how recent this incident took place…

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By Maha M (112) on 27 May 2010

The story was good but the performances was lame what a shame…

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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 Lisa M (931) on 27 Apr 2010

What an inspiring story...we should all be so brave…

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By Ida K (456) on 27 Mar 2010

This film is long overdue, and yet still what can you do? A perfect story of bravery in the face of impossible odds…

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By Jonavon W (9) on 27 Feb 2010

Perfect movie...with all the stereotypes that society places on people of color, the poor, those receiving customer assistance,etc…

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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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By Iam'tonika E (6) on 22 Feb 2010

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 Karen F (228) on 20 Feb 2010

EXCELLENT PORTRAYAL OF DRUG WARS -- Wouldn't it be terrible to find yourself jailed for something you did not do, based solely on the word…

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By Mariana L (66) on 10 Feb 2010

Excellent, and (unfortunately) pertinent…

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By Kofi F (5) on 04 Feb 2010

I really enjoyed watching this movie, even though there were some sad, upsetting, cruel scenes…

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