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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 · R · 2h 22m

Directed by John Singleton

6.5

TMDB audience score
126 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Free

  • Kanopy

Free with ads

  • YouTube Free

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home
  • Spectrum On Demand

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Ving Rhames
    Mann

  • Jon Voight
    John Wright

  • Don Cheadle
    Sylvester Carrier

  • Bruce McGill
    Duke Purdy

  • Loren Dean
    James Taylor

  • Elise Neal
    Beulah (Scrappie)

  • Michael Rooker
    Sheriff Walker

  • Robert Patrick
    Lover

  • Esther Rolle
    Aunt Sarah

  • Catherine Kellner
    Fanny Taylor

  • Akosua Busia
    Jewel

  • Mark Boone Junior
    Poly

  • Kevin Jackson
    Sam Carter

  • Paul Benjamin
    James Carrier

  • Muse Watson
    Henry Andrews

  • Badja Djola
    John Bradley

  • Kathryn Meisle
    Mary Wright

  • Jaimz Woolvett
    Deputy Earl