American Violet.

Here's something worth blogging: today I got an "update" through Facebook about a movie (because I am a fan of The Visitor):

Greetings to all of you who loved 'The Visitor'.

A year ago (almost to the day) I set up this FB page to try and help Tom McCarthys' wonderful film get as wide an audience as possible because I liked and believed in it so much. These days, small movies need all the help they can get, especially ones that lack big-name stars and large marketing budgets. Thankfully, and due in so small part to of all of you, the film got a lot of recognition garnering critical acclaim and many awards and nominations.

Today I'm writing to let you know about a film I saw last night that I think is just as powerful and touches on some of the same themes as 'The Visitor'. It is called 'American Violet' and it is terrific. Like 'The Visitor', it is small and opening in only a few cities with a very modest marketing campaign and is very reliant on good reviews and word of mouth to get attention. It opens this weekend (April 17th) and we can really make a difference in it's fate!

It also has at it's center a powerful performance by an actor of considerable talent. I think we are sure to hear more in the future about Ms. Nicole Beharie who plays the lead in this true and horrifying story about a terrible miscarriage of justice in Texas. It also has a remarkable supporting cast with the likes of Alfre Woodard, Tim Blake Nelson, Michael O' Keefe and Will Patton.

I hope you see it and agree that it deserves to be seen by as many people as possible. If so, please encourage your friends and spread the word! Here is more information:

Official website:
http://www.americanviolet.com/

Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Violet/47829071526?ref=mf

To find a theater near you:
http://schedule.samuelgoldwynfilms.com/films/american+violet/

Thanks for listening. All the best to all of you!

Here is an NPR story about this movie.

Also, if you haven't watched The Visitor, please do.