Derek Vineyard was released from prison and ended his three-year sentence.He was jailed for killing two thugs for trying to break in and steal his truck.Through the narrative of his younger brother Danny Vineyard, we gradually learn that Derek, who was a skinhead leader of a racist group, led a gang of white supremacist violence that was rampant in Los Angeles.He has committed several crimes related to racial hatred, and his words and deeds have deeply affected the young Danny.
However, three years of prison have completely transformed Derek.After being released from prison, he is no longer the person full of hatred and violence.He resolutely cut off contact with the gangs of the past, and a firm belief ignited in his heart - to prevent his younger brother from repeating his mistakes and embarking on that path full of violence and destruction.
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Top Cast
Edward Norton
Edward Furlong
Beverly D'Angelo
Avery Brooks
Jennifer Lien
Ethan Suplee
Stacy Keach
Fairuza Balk
Elliott Gould
Guy Torry
William Russ
Joe Cortese
Jason Bose Smith
Antonio David Lyons
Alex Sol
Christopher Masterson
Paul Le Mat
Danso Gordon
Paul Hopkins
American History X
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Directed by:Tony Kaye
Summary
Derek Vineyard was released from prison and ended his three-year sentence.He was jailed for killing two thugs for trying to break in and steal his truck.Through the narrative of his younger brother Danny Vineyard, we gradually learn that Derek, who was a skinhead leader of a racist group, led a gang of white supremacist violence that was rampant in Los Angeles.He has committed several crimes related to racial hatred, and his words and deeds have deeply affected the young Danny.
However, three years of prison have completely transformed Derek.After being released from prison, he is no longer the person full of hatred and violence.He resolutely cut off contact with the gangs of the past, and a firm belief ignited in his heart - to prevent his younger brother from repeating his mistakes and embarking on that path full of violence and destruction.