Racism And Gangs

American History X is a profound and stirring drama about the consequences of racism as a family is torn apart by hate. The film follows one man's struggle to reform him and save his brother after living a life consumed by violence and bigotry. The story unfolds through the eyes of Danny Vinyard, who idolizes his older brother Derek. Seeking retribution for his father's murder and burning for a way to vent his rage, Derek …

…and you could see his anger when he blames his father’s death on a laundry list of far-right targets. Unfourtunately the movie doesn’t truly show Cameron turning Derek into a skinhead for his own cause. The racism portrayed in this movie is not overly violent because there is things a lot worse happening. For example the groups like the one Derek was in do exist and are involved in vandalisms of many race