American history X

The story opens up through the eyes of Danny Vineyard (Edward Furlong), who idolizes his older brother Derek (Edward Norton). They were raging for retribution over the murder of their firefighter father and burning for a way to vent his rage, Derek finds himself in some kind of hate. His actions ultimately culminate in a brutal murder and a prison sentence for himself.American History X is a profound and stirring drama about the consequences of urban racism as a family is torn apart by hate.As we say "hate" all i could think of it the movie " La Haine " because in that movie there were having the same subject through the movie. In La Haine , as we all know Vinz, The angry man , looks alike with Danny. just like his brothers were in coma , and he wanted to take revenge from cops. SO Hubert tries to calm him down as Derek does to Danny.

The film follows one man's struggle to reform himself and save his brother after living a life consumed by violence and bigotry.While in from prison, Derek is transformed and no longer views hatred as a badge of honor. He is ashamed of his past and is now in a race to save Danny and the Vineyard family from the violence he's brought upon them.Three years later, everyone awaits Derek's return: His mother Doris (Beverly D'Angelo), who prays for his safety; his girlfriend (Fairuza Balk); and most of all Danny, who is desperate for his brother's love and guidance.On the day of Derek's release from prison, Danny hands in a school book report on Men Kampf. Enraged, the school principal (Avery Brooks) demands that Danny write a new paper, one on the events that led to Derek's incarceration. Derek tries to breakthrough with his brother through his love.