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American History X

Duration: 1 hour, 54 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Compelling drama dealing with racial hatred as a former neo-nazi tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same path to violence and fascism.

When their racist father is killed in the line of duty by a black man, the elder son reacts by taking part in a race-related killing, and becomes a hero-figure to his brother. Upon his release he finds himself ready to renounce his actions, but history refuses to pass away as the younger sibling also becomes embroiled in violence. Show less

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