American History X - Oral

Racism. It’s almost impossible to turn on a news program, read a newspaper or magazine article, or engage in a political discussion without that word coming up at one time or another.White Rage has many forms – from the hoods of the Ku Klux Klan to the shaved heads and swastikas of today’s apostles of Hitler – but only one terrible voice.This particular social problem is not limited to the United States. It …

…but it falls on Norton’s shoulders to carry the film.Ultimately, America History X succeeds in large part because of him. American History X goes to the root of racist hatred. It reveals how potent a brew racist rhetoric can be on vulnerable, young minds. It is ultimately, unambiguous…… in its depiction of the wastefulness and ugliness of racist rage and violence, but also offers a way of breaking the vicious circles of hatred.