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.

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R
Drama History Action Thriller

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

Release Date 1997-02-21
Runtime 2h 20m
Directors Johnny E. Jensen, John Singleton, Jerry Ballew
Producers Tracy Barone, Jon Peters, Penelope L. Foster
Writer Gregory Poirier