Powerful Character Study & Must Watch!

Rating: 9/10 (11 December 2019)

American History X is a character study that examines what makes an American Nazi and how to overcome such thinking.
The film also examines the secondary effects that racism and racist ideology can have on others around you. We see not just the redemption of Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) but also what his way of thinking has cost him.
The casting, pacing of the plot, and cinematography are all top-notch. Topics covered in this film are not easy to discuss and this movie will be hard to watch for some. Yet, its examination of the flaws of white supremacy and the people involved is worth the watch.
4.5/5. A powerful performance by Edward Norton. One of Tony Kaye's best films.