Section B - Popular film and emotional response: American history X Flashcards
Date
1988
Director
Tony Kaye
Derek Vinyard
Main charecter, older brother - Edward Norton
Danny Vinyard
Younger brother, inspired by his older brother and tries to follow in his footsteps. although when his older brother becomes rehabilitated and changes his ways, it becomes confusing for the younger brother.
Seth Ryan
the fat racist (white) friend of derek, he is scum but is only redeemed because he is white. showing the stupid hatred of people purely on their colour.
Sweeny
Dereks old teacher, who also inspires Danny
Lamont
Derek’s friend in prison, helps him realise that not all black people are the same.
What is significant about the opening sequence music
Regimental war music showing the anger, but as it progresses it becomes angelic which shows the split conflict of the character and personality.
What is the relevance to the crashing waves in the opening sequence
shows the idea of resolve and resolution. conflicting between calm and anger
What is the significance between the changing between colour and black and white
Helps to differentiate between past and present
How is Derek initially dominant
Through his sex, control of his brother and the racist group he leads.
What role does the headteacher (sweeny) play
differs from the stereotypes of black people presented in earlier scenes from the film.
