Deep-Seated Racism and Familial Ties in "American History X"
"American History X," a gripping film by director and cinematographer Tony Kaye, dives deep into the dark realms of racism and its generational impacts. Starring Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Ethan Suplee, and Avery Brooks, the movie earned Norton an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. At the film's core is the transformative journey of ex-Nazi gang leader Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) as he grapples with his past actions and strives to shield his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), from walking down the same path.