Rosewood

Rosewood (1997)

1997-02-21 · 142 min · Rating 6.50/10 (116 votes)

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.

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

Action Drama History Thriller

Keywords

1920s based on true story historical massacre period drama race riot racial segregation racial slur racism rural setting sheriff small town

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