An American Classic: American History X

Rating: 9/10 (16 November 2018)

This snapshot of Venice, California, a racially tense seaside city, is both accurate and frightening. The irrational response of a repressed middle class white family to the indifference of an overly permissive government (since corrected since the election of President Trump) that allow American tax dollars to be spent on undocumented immigrants is highlighted in a speech within the film. Aside from the political aspect, the pure visceral energy of the film's violence and frustration from all races comes directly to the consciousness of the viewer. All forms of extremism are shown to be self-defeating. A bravura performance by both Ed Norton and Ed Furlong. An American classic.