American History X screenplay – Scripts on Screen

Year:1998

Director:Tony Kaye

Written by:David McKenna (Author), David McKenna (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

American History X Script Resources:

American History X Script PDF at The Script Savant
American History X Script at Screenplays For You
American History X Script - 1997-02 Draft at IMSDb
American History X Script at Screenplays For You
American History X Script PDF - [2/6/1997] at Script Fly ($)
American History X Script PDF - 2/6/1997 at Script City ($)
American History X Transcript at scripts.com

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