3 stars out of 5 -- "There is a realistically detailed atmosphere throughout the film....The actors successfully personalize the struggle against an unscrupulous authority, building an emotional impact into AMERICAN VIOLET."
Box Office

3 stars out of 4 -- "AMERCIAN VIOLET stars Nicole Beharie, a recent Juilliard graduate in her second role, as Dee Roberts. It is a stunning performance..."
Chicago Sun-Times

"[With] excellent, nuanced performances by Beharie, Woodard, Nelson and Patton..."
Washington Post

"Directed by Tim Disney from a screenplay written by its producer, Bill Haney, the film is beautifully acted by Ms. Beharie..."
New York Times

"Mr. Disney has great success directing a fine cast that includes Will Patton, who gives his most affecting performance of his career..."
Wall Street Journal