The American crime drama follows high school student Derek Vinyard a neo-Nazi who is jailed for killing two black youth, but upon returning he plans to avoid the life marked by violence and racism.
American History X advocates that "those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it"? It's a powerful social document and should be part of your film watching curriculum.
This journey to unpleasantville is too often manipulative and strains to maintain tension.
Common Sense Media
December 14, 2010
This dark drama is not for kids.
Globe and Mail
April 12, 2002
What partly redeems American History X from its most preachy excesses -- and makes it worth seeing -- is a brilliant, career-high performance by actor Edward Norton.
Los Angeles Times
February 14, 2001
Though well-intentioned, turns out to be a simplistic and unconvincing look at a serious problem.
