Rosewood (1997)

"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."Movie
Audience Score
65
Rosewood
StarringVing RhamesJon VoightDon Cheadle
DirectorJohn Singleton
WriterGregory Poirier
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R 2 hr 20 minFeb 21st, 1997Drama, Action, History, Thriller
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Plot
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 21st, 1997
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 10th, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$30,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$13,130,349 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Tracy Barone
Production Companies:Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
based on true storysmall townracismsheriffperiod dramahistorical1920smassacrerural settingracial segregation