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."
1997-02-21
6.547
en 140mDramaHistoryActionThriller
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Writer
Gregory Poirier
Editor
Bruce Cannon
Director of Photography
Johnny E. Jensen
Director
John Singleton
Executive Producer
Tracy Barone
Stunts
Eric Chambers
small town sheriff racial segregation based on true story race riot racism massacre period drama historical racial slur 1920s rural setting
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$13,130,349Budget
$30,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Peters Entertainment
- New Deal Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
