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Rosewood

Play trailer Poster for Rosewood R,  1997,  2h 22m,  History/ Drama/ Action Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 87% 54 Reviews Tomatometer 83% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
87% Tomatometer 54 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Rosewood, Florida, is a small, peaceful town with an almost entirely African-American population of middle-class homeowners, until New Year's Day 1923, when a lynch mob from a neighboring white community storms the town. Among the carnage, music teacher Sylvester (Don Cheadle) and mysterious stranger Mann (Ving Rhames) stand tall against the invaders, while white grocer John (Jon Voight) attempts to save the town's women and children. The film is based on a true story.
Rosewood

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Critics Consensus

In some respects, Rosewood struggles to present a full picture of the real-life tragedy it dramatizes, but it remains a harrowing depiction of racial violence.

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Mark Caro Chicago Tribune Jun 5, 2020
2.5/4
Singleton's main goal is the vivid re-creation of mob violence, and he achieves it expertly. Go to Full Review
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel Jun 5, 2020
Singleton's boldness is invigorating _ and merciless. Go to Full Review
David Parkinson Empire Magazine Jun 5, 2020
3/5
Harrowing this may be, but the concessions to commercialism rob it of much of its genuine power. Go to Full Review
Stephen Hunter Baltimore Sun Jun 5, 2020
2.5/4
Undoubtedly a great movie could have been made of this still unhealed scab on the body politic. But "Rosewood," John Singleton's film of these events, isn't it. Go to Full Review
Steve Persall Tampa Bay Times Jun 5, 2020
A-
The fact that Rosewood takes time to understand its demons is an uncommon touch for any film that addresses such an inflammatory topic. Go to Full Review
VyceVictus Birth.Movies.Death. Jun 5, 2020
A unique and shining example of telling the stories of our past that need to be told, lest their lessons be lost forever. Go to Full Review
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Theodore R Jun 10, 2018 One of the most memorable historical event in a movie. But, unfairly underrated as customary US style when trivia movies goes higher when the best ones go unnoticed - Sad ! See more
Leia R Sep 26, 2017 Horrific but true, heartbreaking injustice I have no words
Hermione G Mar 3, 2017 it's an important story.
George L Feb 15, 2017 I've seen this movie several times, it's been awhile since I've seen it....and I get blood boiling angry every time. This movie is based a true story.....a TRUE story. :*( #InHonorOfBlackHistoryMonth See more
Leia W Jul 8, 2013 Fred Flintstone And His Friend And Partner Barney Rubble Both Saw This Movie At The Bedrock Multiplex On 2/30/97.
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John Singleton

Director

Jon Voight

John Wright

Ving Rhames

Mann

Don Cheadle

Sylvester Carrier

Bruce McGill

Duke Purdy

Loren Dean

James Taylor

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Synopsis Rosewood, Florida, is a small, peaceful town with an almost entirely African-American population of middle-class homeowners, until New Year's Day 1923, when a lynch mob from a neighboring white community storms the town. Among the carnage, music teacher Sylvester (Don Cheadle) and mysterious stranger Mann (Ving Rhames) stand tall against the invaders, while white grocer John (Jon Voight) attempts to save the town's women and children. The film is based on a true story.
Director
John Singleton
Producer
Jon Peters
Screenwriter
Gregory Poirier
Distributor
Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions
Rating
R
Genre
History, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 21, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.1M
Runtime
2h 22m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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