Rosewood: The Original Karen Story
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Rosewood, Florida, is a small, peaceful town with an almost entirely African-American population of middle-class homeowners, until New Year's Day 1923, when a lynch mob from a neighboring white community storms the town. Among the carnage, music teacher Sylvester (Don Cheadle) and mysterious stranger Mann (Ving Rhames) stand tall against the invaders, while white grocer John (Jon Voight) attempts to save the town's women and children. The film is based on a true story. Google
When Sylvester told his mother to stay in the house, and the lynch mob shot her, Don Cheadle's reaction was some of the best acting I've ever seen. Period.
lol you wrong for that R. Kelly edit bruh 😂 hilarious
I yelled "stop it!!!" 😂😂😂
I cried😂😂😂
This analysis was a MASTERPIECE! Excellent work!!!
Thank you kindly!
I agree masterfully done
It WAS.
You deserve an prestigious award for this break down...God Bless you...this needs more views...I'm sharing...keep up the immaculate work brother 👍👍👍
Thank you. Sharing the video means a lot!
An absolute banger. We need to wake up to the exploiters. The "back-patters." The "smilin' faces."
Agreed
Rosewood is tough to watch, but Mississippi Burning to this day is the hardest thing to watch
Goodlook, "my dude " WE appreciate your work. If you can, do Dead Presidents
This was hot fire. Probably your bestto date. I had to watch this twice. It was well worth the wait
Thank you
Man, you knocked this one outta the park!!!
Finished and immediately hit replay. Bravo sir!
“If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.”
President ― Lyndon B. Johnson
That's Exactly how Brainwashed They are. Shalawam🙏🏾Fam
Powerful. The ugliest white man can get the baddest black woman while she look past the black counterpart of that white man
Lol he knows white men are so insecure.
One of the seven most deadly sins is lying, a lie is one of the most dangerous weapons known to man! Shazam,DC Comics!
@@christopherbyrdakaSuperman So true.. I always say; because truth is the 1st casualty of war. When a person lies to you, that is a declaration of war. They are waging psychological warfare against you..I think when people understand it from that perspective. They'll understand why the bible is soo hard against those who lie.
Hands down, your best work to date. You had layers on top of layers. I love how you masterfully drew a parallel to the time of the Hebrews and juxtaposed it with the 1920s in America. On top of that, you also pointed out the parallel between the 1920s in America and the 2020s in America 😅. You are doing The Lord's work sir! I never watched Rosewood in its entirety, only clips here and there and that infamous scene that sparked all the madness. I never knew this movie was legit the perfect allegory (and cinematic adaptation of a true story) to the Black plight in America and displays dang near all the talking points that we face even today! Especially with Black men in particular. Very underrated movie and now a new favorite of mine. They would would never make a movie as honest as this one today and you know why 😏 lol. Keep your foot on the gas bro and keep doing The Lord's work!
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I agree the juxtaposition of the children of Israel with black Americans. The parallels of the relationship between the Jewish community and the black American post reconstruction era 1865-1877 it has always been an exploitative relationship. There are so many parallels of people masquerading as allies to black Americans. White liberals, Jewish community, white feminists just to name a few pretending to be allies. I loved the brother touched on social dominance theory. Men are the target of violence of the in group targeted at the men of the out group. Black men were the target of lynchings, murders, land theft, peonage slavery, and vagrancy laws. Black feminists like to frame slavery, Jim Crow, post Jim Crow as black women as the main targets of white violence. Millions of acres of lands stolen by white violence. My maternal great grandfather land stolen in Maryland due to white violence. Rosewood today would be framed as CRT. It is inconspicuous the framing of black American history while at the same time the erasure of black American history to appease white Americans feelings. It is quite the conundrum.
This dude making me wanna watch BOTH these joints again (i.e. Rosewood, Higher Learning)!
Great breakdown. Rosewood was one of my favorite movies. I remember watching this when it came out and it made me feel powerful as a young black man. Don Chedale and Ving Rames did an excellent job in this movie. Don Chedale became one of the actors I really like becasue of this role. The way he cane back in the end and told Man how he survived made me shed a tear and respect the character even more. I can't wait to watch this with my own son and explain it to him. Thanks for this break down. A lot of people looked over this movie. This is the movie they should have pushed up instead of the Color Purple.
This was a beautiful, beautiful deep dive into Rosewood. Dig your introspective brother. This isn't just a review... it's a re-education. Well worth the wait.
You have had a lot of great videos. This is the best one yet!!! And that is saying a lot!!!
Wow, thanks!
Amazing analysis 💪 I remember seeing rosewood as a kid a long time ago. One of the first movies to get me to appreciate "live action," none-animated movies 🤣
Thank you for doing this one. I can't wait to see this because you are on point with everything. With the climate in politics and this upcoming election, this episode is a serious and extremely important topic to talk about.
The real villain is the same ol villain whitesupremacy and anybody who aids it for any reason.
This was deep. Excellent offering.
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Excellent breakdown! Very valid insight and analysis of this movie.
Bro, this is one of the best videos I've seen on this platform. I saw Rosewood back in the day and will watch it again, your analysis was pure excellence.
Appreciate that
Same here I casually watched it many years ago . I will rewatch it.
A masterpiece
And the reason I will rewatch this film with a new set of eyes
Salute
What a great vid, I've never seen this movie as a kid, I definitely have to watch it now.
Glad I watched this a second time because I missed some crucial tidbits switching back and forth between viewing it on my phone and TV. Goodness gracious, one free evening I simply need to sit down with some popcorn and sparkling water and have a Layman’s Journal binge fest.
So, I’m a proud 90s kid of the female variety. Though I grew up in the black community (few believe that), it took quite a bit of swirling between Germans, Italians, blacks, Cherokee Indians, and God knows what else to bring me into existence. To this day, only The Simpsons gives representation to my pigmentation. I was also adult-adopted by white parents into the True United Nations. I currently reside in a world I never knew existed in a town where multiracial families are abundant and people in general are very welcoming yet traditional for the most part.
I believe my first exposure to this film was in the seventh grade. We were on a long roll of old southern Virtuous Blacks vs. Eeevil Whites movies at the time, so they all bled together for me. Rosewood stood out to me because of Esther Rolle and the lesson that stuck with me hard. That lesson was the consequences of stupid lying. Not of lying in general- but stupid, stupid unnecessary lies that can lead to unimaginable repercussions. I never could have predicted that Rosewood would merely foreshadow the tyranny of MeToo. It’s insane to think that a few fabricated words/tears from women can lead to anything from a man’s reputation being permanently ruined to the slaughter of countless unborn children.
I never expected your video to hit me on as deep an emotional level as it did. That particular scene with Aunt Sarah haunted me for years because yes, she’s Florida from Good Times and I was mainly following her throughout the movie. Outside of that painfully horrible moment, others that stand out include:
-Miss MeToo screaming about being attacked by a nig.
-Scrappy asking about her aunt.
-Sylvester(?) telling that young boy that he had to become a man and lead the women and younger children away.
-Miss MeToo crying, “Why did they hurt that old woman?” and one of my classmates exclaiming, “Because you lied!” Seriously, you have no idea how appropriate your video title is.
The other reason this got to me so much is because I’m in security and I was there for the second and third rounds of major riots a couple of years ago. It was still during the Covid scare so I was monitoring a mostly empty office building. My only thought was keeping us from getting penetrated. I also want to point out that a male security officer voluntarily watched my back while I got us locked down. While we were fortunate that we only got a little graffiti on our building, I saw the aftermath the next day and in various UA-cam videos. It was shell shocking and sometimes I still drift off into a state of disbelief at the elderly shopkeepers and other business owners who were ruined by those fools. Just like in Rosewood, they used some falsified racially charged BS as an excuse for violence and theft. Worse than Rosewood, they’re egged on even more so by mainstream media dumping gasoline all over the fire.
Something I appreciate about you is that you try to be fair to everyone instead of sinking into a pitiful us vs. them mentality. I really loved you comparing the blacks in Rosewood to the ones in The Color Purple. It’s hard to imagine there really used to be a strong patriarchal structure in the black community as led by men like Sylvester. While it was wicked of the government to prey on black women with those project incentives, the women did not have to fall for it so embarrassingly easily. Honestly, even with men like you and others making their voices known, I don’t think there’s any hope of reversing the cannibalization the black community has devolved into.
As we see in Rosewood, there really was a time when black people had to walk on eggshells around white people. We are so far removed from the very concept of that today and that’s what angers me about these race hustlers desperate to keep the hatred alive. These idiots trying to grasp onto the last little remnants of the past are the only thing keeping us from living in Racial Utopia, essentially. I suppose the best we can do is to continue shining a light on the profound stupidity.
I would love to hear more of your thoughts about government interference leading to the massive separation of black men as heads of their community. Perhaps you could do a video on Boys in the Hood and/or Lean on Me to elaborate on those points.
Again, this was wonderful and well worth the wait 🎉❤
Wow. Thank you!!!
This was a masterpiece!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Again well done sir. We need to save the black men that are like us.
My brother, you made a feature length film quality documentary out of an analysis video. Your incredible
This was an incredible breakdown of Rosewood and the bigger implications for the Black community. I'm someone who struggles to pay attention when watching long videos but I was engaged the whole time for this one. Thank you
you cookin with these videos - outstanding
Ooooh shit. This is gonna be good!!!🔥🔥🔥
This is a great video man.
A tough watch, but very informative. Hats off to you, Sir. 💯
This was an excellent Breakdown
Beautiful commentary👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏆
This is some of your best work sir.
I live in Utah and I work with a bunch of Johnny Wrights. They are quick to have something to say, if they don't get their way. So, they always have something to say.
Hell of a breakdown and presentation bruh. Big salute...🤛🏾💯🫡
Thank You
I laughed when you put the wip that trick clip in here.
I appreciated the Black Man Standing his ground but I always thought it was dumb NOT to send the women's and kids away.
Excellent breakdown Layman.
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This was an incredible narration. Exceptional.
Thanks!
You are strong with analysis sir....I would love you to do one on the Wiz...its loaded with gems....I always wanted to do that movie but I believe such a task would be much better presented by you...keep up the good work bro
great work
Once again..... masterpiece....ball out the ball park ....hit the nail on the head once more! Laymans Journal as always..... straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow.
This is one of the best breakdowns and analyzations I've seen in years.
Amazing work LJ.
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Thank You!
Great work again wow
Damn Johnny wright is Joe Biden . You can’t make this stuff up .
Excellent break down. I noticed when the movie came out nobody focused on the family dynamic. Everything was about the brutality of the mob. Folks, particularly BW ignored the 🛌 🔧ing and the BM building/leading the community.
My gf and I just watched this movie last week. Happy to watch this video with the film so fresh in my mind
This video was brilliant! The details identifying their characteristics was on point! I also enjoyed the Biblical reference that tied everything together! Another thing I picked up about Johnny Right is he is a representation of white liberals (Brother Malcolm warned blacks about) the whites who infiltrate black communities and culture by using chameleon like tactics to blend in. This is exactly why Blacks need to stop inviting everyone outside the race to the cookout! The scene with Johnny Wright sitting in the church while Sylvester was talking to the black community on how to handle their dilemma is a prime example of someone non-blacks think just because they have inserted themselves in the black culture that they have a say in their matter and actually think they are the only hope. Great breakdown of this very important film.
This was a great analysis, movie, and entertainment. Thanks to all who worked to create these pieces of art. I saw this movie over the years. It reminds me of my parents teaching me to be wise as a wolf but gentle as a lamb. Meaning, don't waste your bravery on toxic fires or people.
Great work bro cant wait to consume this ❤
This is 🔥🔥🔥
I believe The reason he wanted Mr. Mann to stay and fight was because he wanted them good ole boys to end Mr. Mann. With Mr. Mann out of the way he could buy that property that coveted so much. With Sylvester he actually kinda admire him in his own race- his way because he is strong male head of the family and he has known him longer than Mr. Mann. And if Sylvester dies protecting his family it would be devastating to that family that he's known for a long time and they probably won't frequent his business anymore. With Mr. Mann it would be taking out 2 birds with one stone. He would give the angry mob that suspect and he can get his property. It's a cold game and it's rigged.
As always, Layman, bravo!
Would love your thoughts on The Inkwell.
Please if you can review the movies: "Honeytrap (based on a true story), Brian Banks story, and Hustlers. Your reviews are the absolute truth. Keep em coming.
@Laymans Journal - Excellent analysis, Sir! 🔥💯
This was great layman’s Journal thanks again.
When you are gone for a while, we know you in the kitchen cooking us up a chefs kiss meal quick question would you consider doing this with other shows like power BMF and everything in between?😂 love this video one of the videos that needs to happen is boys in the hood. it’s be great video it’s pretty much a coming of age of black boys and how they life can be altered by their decisions. The character doughboy was raised by a single mother turn to life in the street versus Cuban character who have both parents and was going places also Ricky, who only escape from out the hood was just like every other black man
Another insightful banger!
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Thank You Sir
We gotta get Layman to 100K subs! Drizzle Drizzle
Phenomenal Breakdown of the film. Im definitely sharing this with more brothers to observe . LaymansJournal, you have a true gift.
This was great!!!!
You know, the real messed up thing about this? The actor who plays Florida Evans, is seen as a villain, not only in good times, but now in this movie And I'm finding it weird that even in this movie. She is just ignoring all of the warning signs
Great breakdown! I have this movie in my collection.
Excellent excellent excellent. Man you have the best movie breakdown channel on youtube by far. Surgical with the analysis. Salute 🫡
Preach bro! We gotta wake up
This might be one of the most genius videos I’ve ever seen in my life 😮🤯
Love the long format 🔥fire
...I'm at a loss for words. I knew this was going to be good, but excellent, brilliant, and profound don't begin to describe it!
I'll give better feedback soon, but I have to get my emotions together. This one hit me harder than I ever expected. Thank you , sir🥲❤
Late but here, about to get into it!
This exemplifies how some kept others down while profiting from their suffering.
The human condition lays the evidence in the suffering and chaos. Republican, Liberal, Independent, Libertarian, and Democrat are all complicit. No matter the family tree or label we choose.
I enjoy your breakdown and thoughts.
Brilliant Breakdown!!! Great analysis! Great video essay!
My favorite part was when her hubby found out she lied to cover up her cheating, They did show it, but outside the house you can here the commotion when he shows her what's what. 😅😂
Thank you brother!
I remember when this came out and I just couldn't watch it.. the wickedness of some of them is just so overwhelming. And they do the same today..do something themselves but put it on black people
Excellent!!
That was a great video 👏👏👏👏
Well done! J
Congrats 🍾 Rosewood needed to be covered. The contrast between Color Purple and Rosewood 🫡. Technicalities: Bronson, FL is in Levy county and Gainesville is in Alachua. Sadly Rosewood is YT now😢
Masterpiece... #salute
Good stuff you should do one on spike Lee's do the right thing.
When will they admit,that hate is their culture?!
Great work!!!
Awesome assessment 👏
Spot on as usual, my brother.
That was well presented. Much appreciated
This was a great analysis
Brillant work absolutely brilliant break down. You truly have a gift!
Bro I need your reviews and break down of the Hebrew people of the Bible !
30:49 these beeps are cracking me up.
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Bronson in Levy county not Alachua county , it's about 12 miles of Alachua county
That's why I don't watch these movies anymore it gets to me and I don't want to be out there and act a fool
This was good but, I didn't see the part where alot of the black men was hiding but, when train came ,they came out of the wood works. They were not willing to fight like Sylvester.
22:59 minutes in, and I have the utmost respect for your work. Hoping your channel sees the success it deserves.
I’m nitpicking here, but when you say “Moral Conscience”, I think you mean “Moral COMPASS”. Keep up the great work!
History is the untold truth....
Awesome analysis, breakdown, and spot-on observation.
When you stopped with the record scratch and rewind I thought it was because of the line “I ain’t no boy… I’m a MAN… Ise a MASON”. Thought you were gonna touch on that and how there are black men who would be a traitor to their race for a subservient half assed affiliation with certain “brotherhoods”
In my child mind I NEVER paid attention to the nod to secret societies and their role in race relations. Once again… a WHOLE video could ALSO be done on that.