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.
- Drama
- History
- Action
- Thriller
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (125 votes)
- Release date
- February 21, 1997
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Language
- English
- Director
- John Singleton
- Status
- Released
Top cast
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
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