American History X

American History X

"Some Legacies Must End."

8.3/101h 59m1998
American History X

Overview

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. 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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

New Line Cinema
Savoy Pictures
The Turman-Morrissey Company

Additional Information

Original Title:American History X
Original Language:English
Status:Released
Budget:$20,000,000
Revenue:$23,900,000

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