A film that shows a life ruled by violence and racism until something tragic happens

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2015)

An excellent movie that shows the life of a Nazi who has to face prison after killing two black men. The title refers to an assignment Danny has to write after the school principle, who was a black man, is outraged by Danny's history paper about Nazism, so he gives him the task to write about skin-heads for a special class named 'American History X'. An impressive movie, from all the things Derek has to face in prison, to the way he tries to change Danny, his younger brother, showing him that the path he has chosen is not right. Edward Norton's acting is beyond perfect, this has to be one of his greatest roles, Edward Furlong played very well, this movie would not be the same without them. The story is well thought and the cast is chosen well. The ending has a great impact on everyone.