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American History X (1998) 8.6
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Metascore: 62/100
Reviews: 1,315 user | 149 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did. Director:Tony KayeWriter:David McKenna |
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| Edward Furlong | ... | ||
| Beverly D'Angelo | ... | ||
| Jennifer Lien | ... | ||
| Ethan Suplee | ... | ||
| Fairuza Balk | ... | ||
| Avery Brooks | ... | ||
| Elliott Gould | ... | ||
| Stacy Keach | ... | ||
| William Russ | ... | ||
| Guy Torry | ... | ||
| Joe Cortese | ... | ||
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Little Henry
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Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. 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. Written by Nitesh D.(nmxpa7@msn.com)
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Some Legacies Must End. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexuality and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 February 1999 (Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Generacija X See more »Filming Locations:
Johnie's Coffee Shop - 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£120,629 (UK) (26 March 1999)Gross:
£291,438 (UK) (2 April 1999)Company Credits
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Danny Vinyard: I'm sorry, Derek. I'm sorry that happened to you.
Derek Vinyard: I'm not. I'm lucky. I feel lucky because it's wrong, Danny. It's wrong and it was eating me up, it was going to kill me. And I kept asking myself all the time, how did I buy into this shit? It was because I was pissed off, and nothing I ever did ever took that feeling away. I killed two guys, Danny, I killed them. And it didn't make me feel any different. It just got me more lost and I'm tired of being pissed off, ...
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(circa 1856) (uncredited)
Music by William Steffe
Lyrics by Julia Ward Howe (1862)
Sung a cappella by Ethan Suplee with modified lyrics
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The quotation that concludes Danny's paper is from the closing words of Abraham Lincoln's first Inaugural Address in 1861. See more »Goofs
When Derek tells Cameron he and his brother are out, the reflection of the cameraman is clearly visible. See more »Quotes
[On Derek's change in prison]Danny Vinyard: I'm sorry, Derek. I'm sorry that happened to you.
Derek Vinyard: I'm not. I'm lucky. I feel lucky because it's wrong, Danny. It's wrong and it was eating me up, it was going to kill me. And I kept asking myself all the time, how did I buy into this shit? It was because I was pissed off, and nothing I ever did ever took that feeling away. I killed two guys, Danny, I killed them. And it didn't make me feel any different. It just got me more lost and I'm tired of being pissed off, ...
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Soundtracks
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"(circa 1856) (uncredited)
Music by William Steffe
Lyrics by Julia Ward Howe (1862)
Sung a cappella by Ethan Suplee with modified lyrics
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When I first heard of "American History X," I thought it was going to be "just another movie." Man, was I wrong! The first time I watched it, I sat there as it ended, and I was just completely in a state of shock. This movie, more than any other movie I had seen on the subject of racism, really made me think twice about how I treated people of a different race. The way that Derek Vinyard's family was almost completely split apart and destroyed due to his racist beliefs should be a wake-up call to those people who have any racist beliefs whatsoever. I believe that this movie was a whole lot more than just a ground-breaking, controversial drama; it was a portrayal of exactly how much damage can be done to a family and a nation simply because of the hate for a person or people of a different color, for almost no reason at all. The Bible says that "God created man in his own image." It also says to, "Love your neighbor as yourself," which, right there, implies that racism is not something people should even consider. I wouldn't recommend that anyone under the age of 16 see this movie due to its graphic content and language; however, I believe that everyone who is over the age of 16, should see this movie at least once. This way, more people will get a chance to see the true consequences of racism, and how it can easily tear apart a family.