American History X (1998)

Directors:

Tony Kaye

Writers:

David McKenna

Actors:

Glendon Rich, Denney Pierce, Selwyn Ward, Sam Sarpong, Allie Moss, Barbie Marie

Synopsis:

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he d...
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American History X (1998)

An excellent and unsettling commentary of race and racism in contemporary American society. Ed Norton makes the film: He's an absolute beast. Watched it many times and would happily watch it many more.
smitty
April 12, 2013