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American history X, New Line Cinema presents ; a Turman-Morrissey Company production ; a Tony Kaye film ; written by David McKenna ; produced by John Morrissey ; directed by Tony Kaye

Label
American history X, New Line Cinema presents ; a Turman-Morrissey Company production ; a Tony Kaye film ; written by David McKenna ; produced by John Morrissey ; directed by Tony Kaye
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA Rated: R ; for graphic brutal violence including rape, pervasive language, strong sexualitiy and nudity
Main title
American history X
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
New Line Cinema presents ; a Turman-Morrissey Company production ; a Tony Kaye film ; written by David McKenna ; produced by John Morrissey ; directed by Tony Kaye
Runtime
119
Summary
Derek Vinyard, the charismatic leader of a group of young white supremacists, lands in prison for a brutal, hate-driven murder. Upon his release, ashamed of his past and pledging to reform, Derek realizes he must save his younger brother, Danny, from a similar fate. A groundbreaking controversial drama about the tragic consequences of racism in a family
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.screenwriter