On 11/9, a memory day, our suggestion is a movie about violence, racism and hate which unfortunately is always seasonable in any form and in any community.
"American History X" is about Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), an Neo Nazi who was arrested and convicted after the murder of two black guys. Three years later, he re-enters the community as a whole different person. In the meanwhile though, his little brother Danny (Edward Furlong) is walking in his footsteps and becomes a Neo Nazi too, not out of conviction, but out of admiration to his big brother's reputation and the impact he had to others. Derek has to protect Danny and himself from the outcry of his ex fellows, while trying for the first time to accept responsibility for his past and change his future.
A memorable performance of Edward Norton who always manages to maintain his reputation as a great and multidimensional actor along with young (at that time) Furlong who is also astonishing. The film was released on 30 October 1998 (USA) and was nominated for an Academy Award of Best Leading Actor. The movie was rated R for violence, language and sexuality. Definitely NOT for kids, but a MUST seen movie for adults.
So... till next Saturday... enjoy!
Did you know that: Edward Norton gained 30 pounds of muscle for his role.
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Did you also know that: This film uses the word "fuck" 205 times.
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You should definitely learn that: Seth wears a shirt during the basketball game featuring the number 88. This is a naziskin code for HH, or "Heil Hitler," H being the 8th letter of the alphabet. It also refers to a set of 88 precepts written by the neo-nazi leader David Lane. The 88 precepts are rules and concepts that all White Supremacists lived by.
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