American History X
- Release Date
- July 1, 1998
- Director
- Tony Kaye
- Cast
- Edward Norton , Edward Furlong , Beverly D'Angelo , Avery Brooks , Jennifer Lien , Ethan Suplee
- Runtime
- 119
- Main Genre
- Crime
- Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Writers
- David McKenna
- Tagline
- Some legacies must end.
- Website
- http://www.historyx.com/
Summary
American History X is a profound and stirring drama about the consequences of urban racism as a family is torn apart by hate. A graphic examination of extremism in America, the film follows one man's struggle to reform himself and save his brother after living a life consumed by violence and bigotry. Raging for retribution over the murder of their firefighter father and burning for a way to vent his rage, Derek finds himself transformed by a philosophy of hate. His incendiary actions ultimately culminate in a brutal murder and a prison sentence for himself. Three years later, everyone awaits Derek's return: His mother Doris (Beverly D'Angelo), who prays for his safety; his girlfriend (Fairuza Balk); and most of all Danny, who is desperate for his brother's love and guidance. On the day of Derek's release from prison, Danny hands in a school book report on Mein Kampf. Enraged, the school principal (Avery Brooks) demands that Danny write a new paper, one on the events that led to Derek's incarceration. Fresh from prison, Derek no longer views hatred as a badge of honor. He is ashamed of his past and is now in a race to save Danny and the Vineyard family from the violence he's brought upon them.
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