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“American History X” is undeniably one of the most poignant and potent movies I have ever seen. A truly great film, “American History X” leaves you with an intense awareness of the hate in our world and an overwhelming desire to overcome it. Perhaps the greatest aspect of this film is how it does not preach the racism message, rather it focuses on the development of its characters and allows the message to be slowly absorbed. While “Higher Learning” was also a very effective movie, “American History X” surpasses it because of several reasons. In “Higher Learning”, hate destroys the bond between two lovers who met several months ago. In “American History X” however, hate destroys the bond between two brothers. And while it is sad to see Malik’s girlfriend die, it is far more heartbreaking to see a brother murdered in the strife his older brother trie