"Schindler's List" and "Rosewood"

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This paper relates that Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" was made superbly, using techniques that enhanced the impact of a powerful storyline. The author points out that the cinematography, the unique camera work, sharp angles, and black-and-white filming contributed to the success of this brilliant film. This paper explains that John Singleton's "Rosewood", another movie that captures the horrors of racial violence, is not as superbly made as Spielberg's film; nonetheless, it does full justice to the issue of violence, especially lynching.

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"Based on true events that took place in 1920s, the movie was hailed for its realistic depiction of violence; but it failed to win accolades at the box office because of its not so powerful cinematography and less than unique film techniques. Unlike "Schindler's List" where everything contributed to make the movie successful, the same things did not serve the right purpose in "Rosewood". Singleton's camera work effectively captured fear and terror of racial violence, but it did nothing to accentuate the impact of important scenes. Unique camera work and exceptional editing skills were required to add excitement to an otherwise cliched issue. However, neither Singleton's direction nor Gregory Piorer's script could lift the film to the status of "Schindler's List". In the opening scenes, for example, the contrasts between white and black towns are almost too obvious and are given elementary treatment."

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