American History X American History X is a profound and stirring drama about the consequences of urban racism as a family is torn apart by hate and racism. The movie is made with an opening look at the very real weak point of racism in America. The film follows Derek's (Edward Norton) struggle to reform himself and save his brother after living a life consumed by violence and racism. The story unfolds through the eyes …
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…fighting racial discrimination, is an obscene mockery." "...The quota doctrine assumes that all members of a given physiological group are identical and interchangeable--not merely in the eyes of other people, but in their own eyes and minds. Assuming a total merging of the self with the group, the doctrine holds that it makes no difference to a man whether he or his "representative" is admitted to a school, gets a job, or makes a decision..."