
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.
Directed by John Singleton
Produced by Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions
A harrowing historical drama about racial violence and massacre, grounded in the true story of Rosewood, that balances brutality with moments of human courage and compassion.
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Rosewood sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Rosewood violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Rosewood easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Rosewood scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does Rosewood end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Rosewood
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rosewood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rosewood, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rosewood, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rosewood, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































