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American History X

Edward Norton (Actor), Edward Furlong (Actor), Tony Kaye (Director) Rated:
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American History X (DVD)

Some Legacies Must End!Edward Norton delivers a searing performance as a former neo-Naziskinhead whose life was almost destroyed by his own hatred--and who nowstruggles to prevent his younger brother from following in hisfootsteps.Seeking retribution for his father's murder and burning with rage, DerekVinyard (Norton) becomes the charismatic leader of a local White Powermovement. Despite his intelligence, Derek's incendiary actions culminatein a brutal murder and three years in prison. Now on parole, Derekreturns home to find his brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), being seducedby the same anger, bigotry and violence that almost destroyed his life.

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Perhaps the highest compliment you can pay to Edward Norton is that his Oscar-nominated performance in American History X nearly convinces you that there is a shred of logic in the tenets of white supremacy. If that statement doesn't horrify you, it should; Norton is so fully immersed in his role as a neo-Nazi skinhead that his character's eloquent defense of racism is disturbingly persuasive--at least on the surface. Looking lean and mean with a swastika tattoo and a mind full of hate, Derek Vinyard (Norton) has inherited racism from his father, and that learning has been intensified through his service to Cameron (Stacy Keach), a grown-up thug playing tyrant and teacher to a growing band of disenfranchised teens from Venice Beach, California, all hungry for an ideology that fuels their brooding alienation.

The film's basic message--that hate is learned and can be unlearned--is expressed through Derek's kid brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), whose sibling hero-worship increases after Derek is imprisoned (or, in Danny's mind, martyred) for the killing of two black men. Lacking Derek's gift of rebel rhetoric, Danny is easily swayed into the violent, hateful lifestyle that Derek disowns during his thoughtful time in prison. Once released, Derek struggles to save his brother from a violent fate, and American History X partially suffers from a mix of intense emotions, awkward sentiment, and predictably inevitable plotting. And yet British director Tony Kaye (who would later protest against Norton's creative intervention during post-production) manages to juggle these qualities--and a compelling clash of visual styles--to considerable effect. No matter how strained their collaboration may have been, both Kaye and Norton can be proud to have created a film that addresses the issue of racism with dramatically forceful impact. --Jeff Shannon

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Product Details

  • Actors: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee
  • Directors: Tony Kaye
  • Writers: David McKenna
  • Producers: John Morrissey, Lawrence Turman, Steve Tisch, Kearie Peak, Bill Carraro
  • Format: Multiple Formats, AC-3, Anamorphic, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
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  • Studio: WarnerBrothers
  • DVD Release Date: January 8, 2008
  • Run Time: 119 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,357 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305313687
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,180 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "American History X" on IMDb

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5.0 out of 5 starsCharacter development is the driving force.
By Samyjeager on February 18, 2015
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This film is not a good film because of the aspect of racism and neo-Nazism. It is an amazing film because of the way Edward Norton's character Derek Vinyard develops throughout the film. The way the cinematography is done speaks volumes as well. Whenever there are flashbacks to when Derek was racist the film is shown in black and white, the same way he looked at the world. However in the modern day scenes it is in color showing that his view on the world has drastically changed making him see more depth than just the black versus white skin color. There are some disturbing scenes in this film, such as a man being curb stomped in the opening scene of the movie, or during a scene where the neo-Nazi's are destroying a grocery store and viciously harassing the ethnic workers. It is an important movie to see for many people as it shows how a viewpoint can drastically be changed by a simple act of kindness from someone else. It is unfortunate we live in a society where people judge each other by the color of their skin rather than the content of their character, and how some people are blind to the inherent discrimination in our "equal" society. By taking the lesson that Derek learns in this movie, maybe people can also start learning that the color of ones skin makes no difference.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery deep, heartfelt movie plot with outstanding acting
By Amazon Customer on December 27, 2015
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Absolutely love the movie and although having Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Showtime subscriptions, I was super disappointed not to be able to find this free on any of them. But I remember loving this movie enough to purchase it through Amazon for a one time watch. And I did not regret it...

The movie is a very deep movie depicted the racial biases which sadly still linger on today. The racial discrimination was portrayed through two opposing gangs (whites v blacks) in a very realistic plot and depiction of gang life (as a former investigator I had enough experience with gangs to assess the reality of the world depicted within this film). More important than the plot were the emotions depicted through each character. The acting was beyond impeccable and this movie made me fall in love with Edward Norton and seek out his other movies.

This is a must see movie to learn about the true meaning of life, and the acceptance of the concept that we are all one, regardless of race, sex, or belief systems. There is quite a bit of violence and sexual nudity so families with children beware.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of the best films on its subject
By Ally Cat on May 4, 2016
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It really doesn't matter how you feel about race or religion which makes this one of the greatest movies ever. Both Edward Norton and Edward Furlong give outstanding performences. It gives the feel of a documentary not a movie which also makes it great. Give it a watch before you judge it because I begged my mom to watch she didn't want to but gave in and turns out she really liked it. It might make you cringe for the things involving race but it might also make you see things in a new light. Here's hoping anyway.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEdward Norton never fails to entice
By Codemeister on October 23, 2016
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American history X brings you the dark and violent side of racism of America. This movie depicts a time where racism was more prevelant in America. But as you watch this film and think about our country, you realize that this kind of bigotry and hatred still grins its disdainful teeth. This is a mst watch for anyone who is a fan of Edward Norton. He fulfills the role of underground neo-nazi captain with flying colors. (no pun intended) Watching his evolution gives you hope that one day our "great" (and I use the term lightly) country with release itself from this fear and hatred of skin color, so maybe we could have a peace ruled tomorrow.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must See Movie!
By Dave on January 14, 2017
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One of the most powerful film dramas ever created. Follow the story of Derrick Vinyard, a brilliant but troubled young man who falls into the white supremacist movement in Venice Beach, California and quickly rises through the ranks to become a leader. But after serving a three year prison sentence for killing two black men who had tried to steal his car, Derrick emerges as a new person on a mission to distance himself, and his younger brother Danny, from the racist lifestyle he had helped to create. Exactly how this transformation took place is slowly revealed through a series of flashbacks, culminating with a brutal act of betrayal at the hands of those he counted as friends and his salvation through the people he'd always cast as enemies.

Edward Norton (as Derrick) is superb in American History X, rightly receiving an Oscar nomination for the role. Supporting actors Edward Furlong (Danny), Beverly D'Angelo (the boys' mother), and Avery Brooks as Dr. Sweeney (the boys' high school teacher) also shine. Really, though, it all comes down to the superb writing and directing which paints a believable portrait of how a couple of otherwise bright young men can be sucked into such an illogical viewpoint of hatred. An early scene depicting a basketball game played between Derrick's skinhead followers and a group of black gang members is exceptional: even while your mind recoils from the neo-nazi tattoos and racist epithets thrown about by the white hoopsters it's difficult not to feel a certain amount of triumph as they prevail against the odds.Read more ›
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