Why does Danny get killed in American History X?

Why does Danny get killed in American History X?

Henry killed Danny as his vengeance for Derek killing and curb stomping his brother.

Who killed Danny Vinyard?

Daniel Vinyard (1981-1998) was an American high school student who was the younger brother of neo-Nazi leader Derek Vinyard. He was killed by African-American student "Little Henry", a school bully whose face he had blown cigarette smoke in the previous day.

What was the point of American History X Ending?

The purpose of that ending was to show that both sides of this racial issue are at fault. The kid who killed Danny was also clearly filled with hatred, fed to him by his racist peers.

What happened to the black kid at the end of American History X?

What was up with the ending? Danny gets shot and killed by a black kid soon after he drops his white supremacist ideas. It was almost as if the director trolled us all and said, "welp, the white supremacists were right all along".

How did Lamont save Derek?

The Prison's laundry man, also known as Lamont 'saves' Derek, because he taught Derek tolerance and acceptance. Derek, being a neo-nazi, had a deep hatred for those unlike him, however, when he went to prison, Lamont's constant barrage of humour, wit and knowledge changed Derek inside.

Why did Derek Vinyard go to jail?

A brutal Neo Nazi skinhead named Derek Vinyard is tried and sent to prison for three years for the murder of two black guys who tried to steal his truck. When he returns from prison reformed, his younger brother Daniel Vinyard who idolizes him is on the brink of becoming a Neo Nazi himself.

What age is Edward Norton?

52 years (Aug) Edward Norton/Age

Why did Derek Vinyard change?

In an early draft of the film, after the death of his brother, Derek shaves his head again, implying he had once again become a Neo-Nazi. Edward Norton objected to this, claiming that the whole theme of the film is that hatred solves nothing. Meaning that his character did not join the Neo Nazi again.

Why did Lamont save Derek?

The Prison's laundry man, also known as Lamont 'saves' Derek, because he taught Derek tolerance and acceptance. Derek, being a neo-nazi, had a deep hatred for those unlike him, however, when he went to prison, Lamont's constant barrage of humour, wit and knowledge changed Derek inside.

Does Ed Norton have a son?

Atlas Norton Edward Norton/Sons

What is Danny's first assignment in American History X?

• African-American principal and outreach worker Dr. Bob Sweeney tells Danny that he will study history through current events under Sweeney’s direction or be expelled, calling their class American History X. Danny's first assignment is a paper on his older brother Derek, a former neo-Nazi leader released from prison that day.

How many shots does Derek shoot in the beginning of the movie?

• In the opening scene, Derek fires 24 shots without reloading from a Ruger P94, which could hold no more than 10 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. Bob Sweeney: There was a moment, when I used to blame everything and everyone for all the pain and suffering and vile things that happened to me, that I saw happen to my people.

What happened to Danny and Derek's father in the hate you give?

• Years earlier, Danny and Derek's father, a fireman, was shot and killed by African-American drug dealers while putting out a fire at their home. Immediately after his death, Derek erupts in a racist tirade in a televised interview.

What happens to Derek after he is released from prison?

• Derek ignores the Aryan Brotherhood, and Lamont warns that he may be targeted by the black gangs. An attack never comes, and Derek spends the remainder of his sentence alone, reading books from Sweeney. The morning of his release, he bids goodbye to Lamont, deducing he was the reason Derek was not attacked.