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Poster for American History X

Social Issues/Commentary

American History X

After prison forces a violent white supremacist to confront the damage he has caused, he returns home determined to keep his younger brother from following the same path into hatred.

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Year
1998
Runtime
119 min
Rating
R
Director
Tony Kaye

For Edward Norton’s formidable central performance and a blunt, difficult examination of how hate is learned, reinforced, and challenged.

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Themes

  • radicalization
  • racism
  • family influence
  • accountability
  • cycles of violence

Tone

  • confrontational
  • harrowing
  • earnest
  • intense

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