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1998 · 119 min · R

American History X

Directed by Tony Kaye · Drama

American History X (1998) is a Drama film, directed by Tony Kaye set in Los Angeles during the 1990s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of prejudice & racism, redemption, and family & loyalty play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
Anne Dudley
Cinematography
Tony Kaye
Cast
Edward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloJennifer LienEthan SupleeFairuza BalkAvery BrooksElliott Gould

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Prejudice & RacismRedemptionFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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