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American History X

American History X (1998)

R 1h 59m 8.4/10 IMDb

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. 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.

Director: Tony Kaye

Cast: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent (referenced)

Other

Wrongful imprisonment

Phobias & Sensory

Blood / medical gore Body horror

Substance Use

Drug use (depicted)

Violence & Physical Harm

Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse Gore / graphic violence Gun violence Sexual assault / rape
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