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.
1997 · R · 2h 22m · Drama, History, Action, Thriller
Genres: Drama, History, Action, Thriller
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Director: John Singleton
Writers: Gregory Poirier
Music by: John Williams
Cinematography: Johnny E. Jensen
Editor: Bruce Cannon
Box office: $13M · Budget: $30M · Rated 6.5/10 by 123 viewers