American Violet

Aroview: Docudrama based on a true story follows a single mother, Dee (Beharie), wrongly arrested for drug dealing and her fight for justice.

Despite a distinctive made-for-TV flavour, this is nevertheless compelling thanks to a superb performance from Beharie, who maintains an impossible strength in the face of the equally stubborn justice system. If the themes are a little pedestrian, it is she who carries us through.