American History X

"Some Legacies Must End."

Nov 20 1998 R 1h 59m
Drama

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.

Plot

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother's, Danny Vineyard, 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.

Written by

David McKenna

Directed by

Tony Kaye

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Turman-Morrissey Company, Savoy Pictures, New Line Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 15 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,223,948
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA