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.
Rosewood (1997)
Timing: 2:22 (142 min)

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Budget
$30 000 000
Revenue
$13 130 349
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Director
Scenario
Producer
Jon Peters, Tracy Barone
Operator
Johnny E. Jensen
Composer
Artist
Paul Sylbert
Audition
Marion Dougherty
Editing
Bruce Cannon
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Short description

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

What's left behind the scenes

  • Although the film is based on real events, its main character, Mann (Wing Rames), is a fictional character.
  • After Winston Marsalis's soundtrack was rejected, he was replaced by John Williams. Marsalis recorded the music he had composed on his album "Reeltime".
  • After Winston Marsalis's soundtrack was rejected, he was replaced by John Williams. Marsalis recorded the music he had composed on his album "Reeltime".

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