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Rosewood

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.

Starring: Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill, Loren Dean

Writer: Gregory Poirier

Release Date:
February 21, 1997
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
John Singleton
Companies:
Peters Entertainment

Overview

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