Here we look at 10 things you never knew about American History X. American History X was partially inspired by a true story.
Released in 1998, a year before Fight Club, American History X earned Edward Norton an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Edward Norton was not the first choice for American History X. Joaquin Phoenix, a few years away from Gladiator, reportedly passed due to the movie’s subject matter.
American History X marked the debut of screenwriter David McKenna, who went on to write another movie partly based on a true story, Blow, starring Johnny Depp.