"American History X"

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This paper answers several questions, including what makes "American History X" such a special film, why it is thought-provoking, how it can change audience perspectives on the subject it addresses, and what lessons can be learned from the points made.

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"Most people view movies as a source of entertainment - something to watch for a few hours to get away from the world. They make us laugh, cry, or feel in some way that we usually do not. There are, however, a few films that strike deeper into the human psyche that the run of the mill flick. Usually these films have a point to make about life in general, and allow us to step outside ourselves for a moment and see the world in a different way. These are the ones that stick, the ones that leave us with a feeling as we walk away or turn off the television, and maybe in some small way change how we think about things. One such movie that leaves an impact is American History X starring Edward Norton. "

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