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.
Starring Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle
Directed by John Singleton
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Runtime: 140 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Action,Drama,History,Thriller
Keywords: racial segregation
Cast
Mann
John Wright
Sylvester Carrier
Duke Purdy
James Taylor
Beulah (Scrappie)
Sheriff Walker
Lover
Aunt Sarah
Fanny Taylor
Jewel
Poly
Sam Carter
James Carrier
Henry Andrews
John Bradley
Mary Wright
Deputy Earl
Arnett
Emmett Purdy
Philomena
Emma
Gertrude
Minnie
Lee Ruth
Denny
Timothy
William Bryce
John Bryce
Big Baby