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“AMERICAN HISTORY X” ****
7 p.m., FX
“American History X” is a shockingly powerful screed against racism that also manages to be so well performed and directed that it is entertaining as well. Edward Norton performs the role of a skinhead who gets his comeuppance in prison to perfection. Also worthy of kudos is director Tony Kaye, who uses black-and-white photography and fluid camera movements to make every sequence in prison seem foreboding. “American History X” is also effective at demonstrating how hate is taught from one generation to another.
MPAA rating: R
