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American History X

Synopsis

Tony Kaye made his feature directorial debut with this dramatic exploration into the roots of race hatred in America. In a shocking opening scene, teen Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) races to tell his older brother, neo-Nazi Derek (Edward Norton), about the young blacks breaking into his car in front of the house, whereupon Derek gets his gun and with no forethought shoots the youths in their tracks. Tried and convicted, Derek is sent away for three years in prison, where he acquires a different outlook...more

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4.0

62 out of 100 Metascore®

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Inspirational by pixy2006
This movie moved me, inspired me, and made me tear up. A lot could be learned from this movie. Edward Norton's performance is incredible and made him one of...

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my american history x review by lord-o-movies
fantasic movie with a lot of rasim and vilonce could be the most violent movie iv ever seen the actors were amazing!

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