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Analysis Of The Film Rosewood
The movie Rosewood is based off the Rosewood Massacre that occurred in Rosewood, Florida on January 1, 1923. During this time period, there were many rivalries amongst the blacks and whites. In the movie, the characters, conversations, and events were all based on the racial separation within the black and white communities. The characters in the movie act as if they were people from that time period. The way they dressed, spoke, and engaged in public activities reflect the people of that time period. This movie is based on a true story. It includes a lot of factual information. Therefore, it doesn’t misinterpret any historical details. Back in this time period, blacks were mistreated just by the color of their skin. It didn’t matter whether
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