Strong Subject. Strong Film.

Rating: 10/10 (24 February 2005)

American History X follows the life of a man who becomes a nazi skinhead after his father is murdered while putting out a fire in a run down black neighborhood, so you can see where he develops his prejudice. I don't think he is justifiable in his prejudice, but that's what caused it. He has a younger brother who looks up to him very much and hangs on to his every word. The older brother is sent to jail for murdering two blacks who were attempting to steal his vehicle and while in jail he learns the error of his ways and how much heartbreak he has caused his family. Upon returning back home, he finds out that his little brother is following in his footsteps.
This is a wonderful film with strong acting, primarily Edward Norton as the lead. Highly recommend it.
10/10 obviously