The thin line between fear and hate (opgaver)

A review of two films about racial violence and neo-nazisme.

What is american history X about?

American history X is about, a boy, whos dad is murder by black people. The boy becomes a neo-nazi, one day he kills two black carjackers, who tries to steal his car. The boy goes to jail and he changes and when he comes back he tries to save his little brother from the same fate.

What does Mark Potok think showing violence?

"Ultimately, its better to face these demons than to pretend they don't exist.".

What is the purpose of the film?

To inform about racial violence and make people react.