Ep 84: American History X

Can We Still Be Friends? – A Movie Podcast

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Reflecting on their own history with learning about racism, Nate and Ryan re-watch American History X. As it was for so many people (especially white men) their age, American History X served as one of the first visceral looks at racism in modern America. However, the rhetoric of Edward Norton’s Derek Vineyard which seemed so shocking 22 years ago is no longer relegated to the fringes of polite society. Listen to Nate and Ryan break down the movie’s legacy, its current role in the lives of white men, and the film’s unsettling depiction of Derek Vineyard as a charming, muscle-bound genius.

What’s your history with this movie? How much do you remember beyond the most shocking scenes? Where does this rank among Edward Norton’s performances? Let us know!

CITED IN THE EPISODE

The Alt-Right’s Relationship with American History X by Michael Fraiman

American History X, Cinematic Manipulation, and Moral Conversion by Christopher Grau

RECOMMENDED READING

The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X, Alex Haley

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

Rising Out of Hatred by Eli Saslow

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein

One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson

How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped From The Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi

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