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Rosewood (1997) | Criteria

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Rosewood

English • 1997 • 2h 22m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama History Thriller Action

Synopsis

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

Included in
March 2021
Position 92
Included in
Black Westerns
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Singleton

WriterGregory Poirier

CinematographerJohnny E. Jensen

ComposerJohn Williams

EditorBruce Cannon

ProducerJon Peters

Cast

Ving Rhamesas Mann

Jon Voightas John Wright

Don Cheadleas Sylvester Carrier

as Duke Purdy

Loren Deanas James Taylor

Elise Nealas Beulah (Scrappie)

Michael Rookeras Sheriff Walker

Robert Patrickas Lover

Esther Rolleas Aunt Sarah

Catherine Kellneras Fanny Taylor

Akosua Busiaas Jewel

Mark Boone Junioras Poly

Kevin Jacksonas Sam Carter

Paul Benjaminas James Carrier

Muse Watsonas Henry Andrews

Badja Djolaas John Bradley

Kathryn Meisleas Mary Wright

Jaimz Woolvettas Deputy Earl

James Edward Coleman IIas Arnett

Tristan Hookas Emmett Purdy