American History X (1998)
Director:Tony Kaye
Written by:
David McKenna
Tagline:
His father taught him to hate. His friends taught him rage. His enemies gave him hope.
Plot:
Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), who lives in Venice Beach with his younger brother and mother, raised to believe supremacy of white race is second-in-command of a neo-Nazi gang. Admiring his older brother Danny Vinyard (Edward Furlong) follows the same path as his brother. After killing two of three black robbers Derek finds himself in jail for three years. Meanwhile Danny’s history teacher Dr. Bob Sweeney (Avery Brooks) tries to influence Danny about stupidity of racism. Getting out of jail Derek will be Dr. Sweeney’s best supporter.
Runtime: 119 min
Awards: Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations
