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First Time Watching Rosewood (1997) | Sad, Angry, Speechless

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This was one of the hardest reactions I’ve ever had to film. Watching Rosewood (1997), directed by John Singleton, left me feeling a mix of pure heartbreak and genuine rage. This isn't just a movie; it’s a look at the 1923 massacre where a thriving Black community was destroyed because of a single lie. Seeing the performances by Ving Rhames as Mann and Don Cheadle as Sylvester Carrier made the reality of this history hit so much harder. They didn't deserve any of this, and seeing how the mob treated these families is something I’m still processing.

If you’ve seen this film or know the true story of Rosewood, Florida, you know exactly why I’m so fired up. We’re breaking down the most intense moments, the bravery of the Carrier family, and the role Jon Voight’s character played in the escape. This is a first-time watch for me, and honestly, it’s a film everyone needs to see at least once—even if it hurts to watch. Let’s get into the discussion in the comments.

📌 T I M E S T A M P S
0:00 - Coming Up
0:22 - The Vibe of Rosewood
12:25 - The Lie That Started It All
21:02 - My First Burst of Anger
33:40 - Sylvester’s Last Stand
55:21 - The Train Scene (Emotional Peak)
1:00:31 - Final Thoughts & Rating

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20 Comments

@THE1804SHOWCHAPTERTWO 5 hours ago

New subscriber from this one bro

@Sevyntwenny37 4 months ago

It’s crazy. Emmett Till happened 30+ years after this massacre. And they wanna tell us it was so long ago.

@MikeMartin8461 10 days ago

I just had to point this out to you fam. You talk about how Sylvester had to stay under his mama to survive. A very missed point with all that went down is Sylvester also had to say goodbye to Bigbaby who held his own when the mob returned for Sylvester to live

@QsFrEnZy 5 months ago

You got a new subscriber after this reaction. We think alike.

@WinnifredJones-s1s 4 months ago

This so sad then and now❤❤❤

@CrashOutKing59 6 months ago

when they shot the mama, that shit made me crash out

@gonsumir 16 hours ago

Straight white raised Christian American man. Independent voter but i guarantee ive cast a vote or two you might not like. One of my favorites movies but so hard to see. I make sure I watch and remember. I have a list of films to remind me. Won't ever accept guilt for something I had no say or part of. I do have to say that I am sorry for the burdens my forebearers put on others. I hope everyone, though, can accept that ours are not the only ones stained with blood.

@TrueLibraGirl 7 months ago

Snitching is not just about stereotypes, its about self preservation. Its dangerous to be labeled a snitch. People do talk to the law when their family is affected. The snitching thats most "frowned upon" are the 🥷s that do dirt, then sell out other people to save their own ass instead of facing the consequences of their actions.

@JustForKickz Creator 7 months ago

That standoff at the Carrier house... man, I’m still processing that. Sylvester Carrier was a straight-up warrior, but do you guys think there was any other way that could’ve played out? Or was he just backed into a corner where fighting back was the only way to keep his dignity?

@WinnifredJones-s1s 3 months ago

I will go like man then and now❤❤❤

@jamalmortise7262 5 months ago

I remember first watching this movie during senior year of high school for my African-American studies class and I really love this movie and honestly when the Grandma got shot really made me wanna cry like genuinely😭😭😥

@Karlam20001 6 months ago

Brother Justforkickz
I saw this Movie in a Theatre when it was first released back in 1997.I feel the way you describe the scenes. It was jealousy that the whites had for the black folks success.They wanted an excuse for attacking,and destroying black lives,and livlihoods.By the way I love your passion throughout the viewing.

@kaydubya6347 18 hours ago

they killed EVERYBODY ----- when the town KNEW she was "GIVIN' IT OUT"

@raeraet172 1 month ago (edited)

It part of our history people have to learn so it won't be repeated because a lot children are in school ain't learning any of this

@TheQuietTimes 1 month ago

1:00:26 No... You just read it. "The official" death toll was marked as 8... But THE RESIDENTS say it was between 40 and 150 people killed.

So the film is going with reality, rather than the doctored numbers, which are always reduced (when it comes to what happened to black folks in this country) to make the impact less significant.

@WinnifredJones-s1s 4 months ago

I was leave I will go now I will not stay there I loves my self more than that❤❤❤

@kendariuspearson4928 6 months ago (edited)

Esther Rolle is A of Queen Pompano Beach Florida a Legend

@CBarrett12 2 months ago

If I were around that generation, I would’ve found a way to create another John Brown movement. I would’ve captured every single one of those Lynch mobsters, and tortured them the same way they tortured those innocent people, and give them a death – the same death that they gave all of those innocent people as well.