American History X: A Powerful Redemption Tale

Synopsis

WEB American History X is a 1998 American crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye in his feature directorial debut and written by David McKenna. The film stars Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, and Jennifer Lien. Just released from prison, a neo-Nazi whose racist beliefs shifted behind bars tries to keep his teenage brother from going down the same dangerous path.

A Haunting and Thought-Provoking Story

American History X is a powerful and unflinching exploration of the corrosive effects of hatred and bigotry. It follows the journey of Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), a charismatic neo-Nazi who, after serving time in prison for a brutal crime, undergoes a profound transformation. Haunted by the memories of his past actions, Derek is desperate to prevent his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), from making the same mistakes he did.