Rosewood
MOVIE
R
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.
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Release Date
1997-02-21
Year
1997
Duration
2h 22m
Status
Released
Score
6.52
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