
American History X (1998)
Anno di Uscita: 1998
Nazione: United States
Titolo Alternativo: América X, Американска история Х, A Outra História Americana, Generation X-treme, Kult hákového kríze, Mathimata amerikanikis istorias, Generacija X, Amerikai história X, America X, Amerikan Hisutori X, Amerikos istorija X, Wiezien nienawisci, América Proibida, Povestea X a americii, Američka istorija X, Американская история Икс, Generacija X, Kult hákového kriza, Geçmisin Gölgesinde
Regista: Tony Kaye
Sceneggiatore: David McKenna
Produzione & Genere
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Compagnie: New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Turman-Morrissey Company
Genere: Drama, Prison Film
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
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Parole Chiave
Parole Chiave: brother, crime, distressing, disturbed, family, fascism, interracial friendship, jail, los angeles, california, nazi, nazism, neo-nazism, prison, rape, school, sibling relationship, skinhead, swastika, tragedy, violence, xenophobia
Trama
American History X follows Derek Vineyard, who after serving three years in prison for killing two African-American men, returns home determined to keep his younger brother Danny from following his violent path as a white supremacist skinhead gang leader. Through Danny's narration, we learn that Derek's past actions significantly influenced him. Upon release, Derek severs contact with the gang and strives to distance himself from his former ways.
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Riepilogo
Directed by Tony Kaye in 1998, American History X is a drama film set against the backdrop of white supremacist gangs in Los Angeles, California. The movie explores themes of redemption, brotherhood, and the tragic consequences of extremism and violence. Although brief, the provided sources emphasize the film's focus on Derek Vineyard's transformation from a violent neo-Nazi to a reformed individual trying to protect his younger brother from following in his footsteps.
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