Rosewood (1997)
Rosewood (1997) is a drama film directed by John Singleton. A Florida community is threatened by a white mob after a false accusation. Residents and allies struggle to protect families as racist violence overwhelms the town.
Rosewood cast and character roles
| Performer | Character |
|---|---|
| Ving Rhames | Mann |
| Don Cheadle | Sylvester Carrier |
| Jon Voight | John Wright |
| Esther Rolle | Sarah Carrier |
| Elise Neal | Beulah “Scrappie” Carrier |
Historical setting and dramatic characters
The story draws on the 1923 destruction of Rosewood, Florida. Sylvester and Sarah Carrier belong to the family at the center of the community, and storekeeper John Wright becomes involved in efforts to help its residents. Mann provides the film with an outsider’s perspective. Distinguishing the historical event from the dramatic construction is useful: this is John Singleton’s feature film, with invented and dramatized elements, rather than archival documentation of the massacre.
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