FILM REVIEW-AMERICAN HISTORY X

American History X is a 1998 American crime drama film. It was directed by Tony Kaye, and stars Edward Norton(Derek), Edward Furlong(Danny Vinyard). The film was released in the United States on October 30, 1998.

The plot tells the story of two Venice Beach(Los Angeles) brothers who become involved in the neo-Nazi movement. The older brother was sentenced and served three years in prison for voluntary manslaughter, changes his beliefs and thoughts and tries to prevent his brother from going down the same path. Can he run from his past? Can he change his brother’s mind too?

The film is set in America, mostly in Venice Beach and in the prison of Los Angeles.

The story reflects the average thought of the racist Americans, in this case the thoughts of the members of the neo-nazi movement. The plot is also focused on Derek’s inside changes.

This film made me think about how people can be racist with someone that hasn’t done anything but is just different from us. I highly recommend this film because I think is worth seeing.

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