American History X
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| Running time: | 1h 58m | Genre: | Drama |
A fireman is murdered by a black gang member -- an event which begins this tale about the consequences of prejudice as a family is torn apart by hate. The fireman's death triggers a violent rage in his eldest son (Norton), a skinhead who retaliates by forming a white supremacist gang at his high school. It soon becomes apparent to him that this is not the best way to lead a life, so he begins the struggle to reform himself and save his younger brother (Furlong) from a life of violence, bigotry and racism.
| Director: | Tony Kaye |
| Studio: | New Line Cinema |
| Producer(s): | John Morrissey |
| Cast: | Avery Brooks, Edward Furlong, Fairuza Balk, Stacy Keach, Elliott Gould, Edward Norton |
| Writer(s): | David McKenna |
| Official Site: | www.historyx.com |
