Movie Description Based on a true story, ROSEWOOD takes place in a predominantly black Florida town in 1923. A woman in the neighboring town of Sumner, beaten by a lover, falsely claims that a black man assaulted her, thereby providing an excuse for her redneck townspeople to head for Rosewood with rifles and nooses. Ultimately, her lie engenders an unbelievable tragedy that is redeemed only by the heroism of those who endured it.
| Credits | | Producer: | Jon Peters | | Cast: | Bruce McGill, Don Cheadle, Jon Voight, Ving Rhames |
Editorial Reviews "...[Singleton] works with a solid, emotionally heated craftsmanship....He gets a fine, soul-troubled performance out of Jon Voight..." Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (03/07/1997)
"...An impressive film....Its message continues to be relevant..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (02/21/1997)
"...[Singleton] handles his big cast effortlessly, establishing a good sense of community life....A well-made film that tells a gripping, important story..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (02/21/1997)
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