Movie·1997·2h 22m
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.
Directed By
John Singleton
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Written By
Gregory Poirier
Producer
Tracy Barone, Jon Peters
Cinematography
Johnny E. Jensen
Music
John Williams
Editor
Bruce Cannon
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Ving Rhames
Mann
Jon Voight
John Wright
Don Cheadle
Sylvester Carrier
Bruce McGill
Duke Purdy
Loren Dean
James Taylor
Elise Neal
Beulah (Scrappie)
Michael Rooker
Sheriff Walker
Robert Patrick
Lover
Esther Rolle
Aunt Sarah
Catherine Kellner
Fanny Taylor
Akosua Busia
Jewel
Mark Boone Junior
Poly
Kevin Jackson
Sam Carter
Paul Benjamin
James Carrier
Muse Watson
Henry Andrews
Badja Djola
John Bradley
Kathryn Meisle
Mary Wright
Jaimz Woolvett
Deputy Earl
// crew
Crew
Gregory Poirier
Writer
Bruce Cannon
Editor
Johnny E. Jensen
Director of Photography
John Singleton
Director
Tracy Barone
Executive Producer
Jon Peters
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
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