American History X - Spider's Web

Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) returns from prison to find his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), caught in the same web of racism and hatred that landed him in prison. After Derek's father is killed in the line of duty by a minority, Derek's view of mankind is altered, but while in prison, he discovers that there is good and bad in every race. There he sees that all humans have potential and all life should be respected. Now he has to convince his little brother of that idea before he'll get in trouble.

Music: Katie Melua - Spider's Web
The song is about statements such as "war is wrong, racism is wrong." It is looking closely at generalisations like those and finding that nothing can be generalised. (ie murder is wrong, but what if you murdered someone like Hitler or Saddam. Is that wrong or right?) The chorus is not really about black and white people, it is about the way of viewing issues, ie such and such sees everything in black and white. The reference to colours is that nothing is that simple.

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Category:

Entertainment

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• American
• History
• Edward
• Norton
• Furlong
• Beverly
• D'Angelo
• Avery
• Brooks
• Ethan
• Suplee
• 1998
• Katie
• Melua
• Spider
• web

[HGozzer]

¡Beautiful song!

¡Nice video!

ps: the language in the subtitles... ¿it's Dutch, isn't it?

[boardergirl20]

yup

[RoseWhiteRoseRed]

i literally almost cried watching this...beautiful song...who's the artist?

[boardergirl20]

Katie Melua - Spiders Web

[GypsyMoon]

What song is this? It's beautiful

[boardergirl20]

Katie Melua - Spiders Web

[theatrekid07]

Anybody who claims this movie is racist has obviously never seen the movie. It explains some of the main reasons we HAVE racism in america without pinning either side. It shows that any race can be considered "racist". It dosn't glorify the fact, but really makes you think. It's an amazing movie and Edwards performance if facinating.

[grenere]

The moment when Derek and the black guy laughed uncontrollably together across the table, that was one of the most beautiful moments of history. And that smile of Ed Norton is the most beautiful smile I've ever seen! Thanks for the wonderful vidoe.

[topbluffa1]

@theatrekid07

doesnt highlight black racism enough tho.



[snippy2]

This is a well written song and a beautiful vocal. The singer reminds me of Mazzy Star for some reason... great job!

[vlipper1]

watch?v=wxc0NpTZE18

[helington99]

@HGozzer the language is netherland

[kimbar92]

Great movie!!! I LOVE EDWARD FURLONG.. he was Brilliant... & how can I forget Edward Norton... his excellent!!!

♥♥

[kimbar92]

Just watched American History X... it's was a really good movie!! Edward Norton was excellant... & I love Edward furlong, he was Brilliant...xx ♥♥♥

[GoodLifeGoodLove]

funny seeing norton in this movie, then fightclub, cause he would seriously fuck everyone up , if u took this character and put him in that film.

[fjodot]

Awesome movie and a great video!

[jegelskerohnoono]

Awesome video ! Love the song too. It's gonna remind me of Edward Norton from now on, lol ! :D

[LostInTranslation78]

Tubewyn: Feel free to disagree :o) I still stick with my views. Why? Well do we emphasize love for itself or to avoid loneliness? Or is it both?

Does good put a smile on our faces because of itself (as you said) or because we don't experience it as much.

If a material was rare beautiful and abundant, then no one would care too.

With Derek, he turned to hate because of his "what can the world do 4 me" mentality. He loved when he changed it to "what can I do 4 the world."