Rosenwald (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rosenwald is a 2015 biographical documentary directed by Aviva Kempner. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $433,924 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Aviva Kempner
- Genres
- Biography , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ciesla Foundation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rosenwald About?
The premise of Rosenwald without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a time of racial segregation, Julius Rosenwald's rise from immigrant son to successful businessman allowed him to collaborate with Booker T. Washington. Together, they embarked on a pioneering effort to provide education for African American youth, establishing schools across the South. A visionary philanthropist, Rosenwald also championed artists and left a lasting impact through initiatives like YMCAs and housing projects, fostering equality and empowering generations.
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The Director of Rosenwald
Directed by Aviva Kempner.
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Director Aviva Kempner
More from Aviva Kempner
More films directed by Aviva Kempner, best-rated first: The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, The Spy Behind Home Plate, Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg and Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting.
Rosenwald Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rosenwald 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 97%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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Rosenwald Plot Summary
What happens in Rosenwald from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Julius Rosenwald’s extraordinary path from a modest role in his father’s clothing business to the chairmanship of Sears, Roebuck & Company is the backbone of this thoughtful documentary, and the film uses that ascent to frame a larger story about philanthropy, race, and lasting community impact. The narrative unfolds with a clear, steady arc: a powerful businessman becomes a dedicated benefactor whose actions reshape education and opportunity for African Americans in the rural South.
Full summary
The whole story of Rosenwald, scene by scene
Rosenwald Box Office
Rosenwald grossed $433,924 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$433.9K
- US & Canada
- $433.9K
How Well Do You Know Rosenwald?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who was the Sears, Roebuck chairman who became a major philanthropist for African‑American education?
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Movies Like Rosenwald
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer and Rosenstrasse.
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The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks 2022 -
Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer 2021 -
Rosenstrasse 2004 -
With All Deliberate Speed 2004 -
Rhodes of Africa 1936 -
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones 2024 -
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice 2016 -
Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power 2022 -
Son of the South 2021 -
Birthright 1938 -
Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America 2022 -
Booker 1984
Rosenwald FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rosenwald, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rosenwald?
Rosenwald runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Rosenwald released?
Rosenwald was released on August 14, 2015.
Who directed Rosenwald?
Rosenwald was directed by Aviva Kempner.
More films by Aviva Kempner How much did Rosenwald make at the box office?
Rosenwald grossed $433,924 worldwide.
How is Rosenwald rated?
Rosenwald has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
Does Rosenwald have a post-credit scene?
No. Rosenwald has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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