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    Default American History X (1998)



    Storyline:
    Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

    Additional Information:

    Directed by: Tony Kaye
    Produced by: John Morrissey
    Written by: David McKenna
    Narrated by Edward Furlong, Edward Norton

    Starring: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Elliott Gould, Avery Brooks, Beverly D'Angelo
    Music by: Anne Dudley
    Cinematography: Tony Kaye
    Editing by: Gerald B. Greenberg, Alan Heim

    Distributed by: New Line Cinema
    Release date: October 30, 1998
    Running time: 119 minutes
    Country: United States
    Language: English
    Budget: $20 million
    Box office: $23,875,127

    Critiques:

    "A shockingly powerful screed against racism that also manages to be so well performed and directed that it is entertaining as well." Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune

    "Feels as true as a documentary, as painful as a blow to the heart." Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian

    "What makes this film so powerful is that its unanswered questions force the audience to examine hate and its consequences making American History X one lesson you can't miss." Christopher Brandon, TNT RoughCut

    "Despite a cheap, Hollywood ending and despite Kaye's kooky campaign, X is a killer." Norman Green, Film.com

    "Such an ambitious, well-acted film that it's easy to overlook its flaws as relatively minor." Craig Marine, San Francisco Examiner


    �Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.�

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    VampAurora's Critique:

    A great movie about racism, a movie-lesson in my opinion. Stunning performance by Edward Norton who is just perfectly attached to the role. Great scenario, "tough" scenes. A movie you have to watch, no matter what, just don't miss it.

    Rating: 9/10


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    Hi, guys! In addition to above all, you can also read an excellent essay which explains the American History from the moment it has been discovered: *

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