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American History X is clearly a film dealing with racism. The interesting thing about this film is the way in which the subject is treated. First of all, it is obvious that, though racism is always a difficult subject to deal with, American History X presents it without any reservations or dumming down. Second, the film's figurehead for racism, Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), is not an unintelligent redneck racist as films often portray them, but is in fact well-spoken, charismatic and intelligent

you can say goodbye to being a living soul, and you can definitely guarantee a brutal end to your life. Now “put your motherf****** mouth on the curb” and say goodnight. It’s a white man 's world and you my friend have no rights at all. American History X, directed by Tony Kaye is about a former neo-Nazi who has been released from jail and is now trying to right his wrongs. His goal to make sure his brother does not go down the same path that he did, a life of destruction and excruciating violence

X-rays Science Assessment 9B History X-rays are used for medical purposes. They are a form of radiation named electromagnetic waves (EM Radiation). They are used to take pictures of the insides of the human body which come out in black and white. The X-ray was first developed in 1895 by a man named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. While He was working with a cathode-ray tube in his laboratory, Roentgen observed a fluorescent glow of crystals on a nearby table close to his tubes. The tube that he was

American History X "American History X" is divided into two color schemes, black and white, and color, these schemes symbolize the before and after of Derek Vinyard's life. The film is about the life of an "idol" skinhead and D.O.C. member Derek Vinyard, and how his life of hate and racism has affected his family and himself. Throughout the movie the importance of color and lighting is obvious, because it divides the movie into two fused worlds of Derek. Some of the movie is shot in black and white

American History X, directed by Tony Kaye, and Romper Stomper, directed by Geoffrey Wright, share similar themes, of racism/ extremism, violence and the influence of idols/ gangs on the impressionable. In both films, the outsiders (Mexicans and Asian immigrants) are terrorised and beaten by Neo-Nazi Skinhead gangs in America (Los Angeles) and Australia (Melbourne). Both texts are also set in a similar timeframe, this being the 80’s/ 90’s, reflecting the social issues of the era. Racism and extremism

The movie American History X truly shows how racism upon race, class and gender was really effected the world. The movie was based upon the Vineyard family who seemed like they had a lot going on in their lives. The two main characters were two Caucasian males by the names of Derek and Danny. Derek and Danny have different strengths and weaknesses throughout their relationship as brothers. They both clearly care for each other, but they do annoy each other throughout the movie. Danny looks up to

The Coolidge tube could operate to energies up to 100,000 volts. General Electric went on to make x-ray tubes capable of operating at energies up to 1,000,000 volts, which gave the x-ray technology enough stability to become industrialized and mass produced. With this stability and mass production, x-rays machines became very common everywhere. From large factories, to doctors offices, all the way to the corner store of small towns, where children

“American History X” is a film production about a man named Derek Vineyard. The movie presented his life during a tough period of when he was sent to prison for killing two men who tried to break into and steal his truck. Throughout the movie, his brother, Danny Vineyard, narrated Derek’s story in which he spoke of his experience as a skinhead and a leader of a violent white supremacist gang. Through Derek’s experience the movie is able to demonstrate the extremities of gang related communities and

The science behind the x-ray goes back to a chemist called Sir William Crooks. He was born June 17th 1832 in England. Crooks developed the Crooks Tube in 1870. This was an important invention for scientists to come, among them was Wilhelm Roentgen who in 1895 was credited with the discovery the x-ray. Back when the x-ray technique was new, people didn’t realize the damage radiation could cause. This changed soon when it was discovered how people were severely injured from the exposure, as they were

Since the beginning of American history their has been iconic people and groups that has stood out through their voice, actions, and philosophies to challenge the way others based upon the events and ways other people acted. In the late 1950's and early 1960's, Malcolm X was one of those many people that exemplified a challenge to the government system. His opposed views about Western nations, was that America was founded and born on the system of racism, and that black people must unite to create