During class, it was mentioned that there was an alternate ending to the movie American History X in which Derek reverts back to his old ways. When I was watching the movie for the first time I actually was thinking that that would happen. This is partly because I knew how his brother died, and so I knew that a black gang type shot him. I could easily imagine the hatred and old stereotypes coming back for Derek. His father's murder was one of the major catalysts that caused Derek to join the skinhead movement (even though the seeds of racism were planted earlier) and the similar murder of his brother could have the same effect. Since I already knew the basic ending, my fear was just that Derek would be influenced by this one tragic act. Both endings seem very plausible to me.
I can imagine how powerful of a scene it would be, to see a silent Edward Norton shaving his head again, after all he had been through. It would not be totally unexpected, although it would have been heartbreaking.
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