American History X (1998)

Some legacies must end.

• Drama

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.

Rating

8.3 / 10 (13,080 votes)

Release date

July 1, 1998

Runtime

1h 59m

Language

English

Director

Tony Kaye

Status

Released