American History X
Description
Edward Norton gives an impassioned performance as Derek Vinyard, a Southern
Californian skinhead who must do time after committing a hateful murder. Once in
jail, his mind opens and he sees the error of his ways. Upon reentering the real
world, he must now turn his attentions to his younger brother Danny, who is
swiftly heading down the same path as his brother. Controversy surrounded the
film when director Tony Kaye disowned it, claiming that Norton had the film
re-edited without Kaye's permission. Norton still got an Oscar Nomination for
his intense performance