# American History X (1998)

> A reformed white supremacist races to rescue his younger brother from the ideology and violence that once defined his own life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/45

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Tony Kaye
- Cast: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Avery Brooks, Elliott Gould
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120586/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: confrontational, visceral, bleak, serious movie night, social issue discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of redemption and the struggle against hate in a fractured society.

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