Rosewood

Rosewood

Drama · 1997 · 2h 22m

Movie

6.5/10 · TMDB

In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. This film is for them.

Overview

Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.

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Cast & crew

Ving RhamesMann
Jon VoightJohn Wright
Don CheadleSylvester Carrier
Bruce McGillDuke Purdy
Loren DeanJames Taylor
Elise NealBeulah (Scrappie)
Michael RookerSheriff Walker
Robert PatrickLover
Esther RolleAunt Sarah
Catherine KellnerFanny Taylor
Akosua BusiaJewel
Mark Boone JuniorPoly
Kevin JacksonSam Carter
Paul BenjaminJames Carrier
Muse WatsonHenry Andrews

Information

Release date
21 February 1997
Director
John Singleton
Genres
Drama, History, Action, Thriller
Runtime
2h 22m
Country of origin
United States

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