SIGN OF THE TIMES

I’m sure John Singleton will do a fine job on “Rosewood” and I look forward to seeing it (“Dredging in the Deep South,” by Jordan Levin, June 30). But does he truthfully feel “I don’t think things have changed that much” in the 73 years since the crimes took place?

Surely the facts that the film is being made, that he’s in a position to make it, and that The Times is reporting on it show on innumerable levels that life and race relations in the United States have improved immeasurably since 1923.

If not, why does he--or why should any of us--get out of bed in the morning?

BRAD SMITH

Winnetka