The story unfolds through the eyes of Danny Vinyard, who idolizes his older brother Derek. Seeking retribution for his father''s murder and burning a way to vent his rage, Derek finds himself transformed by a philosophy of hate as he turns into a charismatic leader of a local white power movement. Despite his indisputable intelligence, his incendiary actions culminate in a brutal murder and ultimately, a prison sentence.

Three years later, everyone awaits Derek''s return: His mother Doris who prays for his safety; his girlfriend Stacey who longs for his return, and most of all Danny who''s desperate for his brother''s love and guidance, yet is driven by his own increasing white supremist hatred. Unbeknownst to Danny, Derek is a changed man. Fresh from prison, he no longer views hatred as a badge of honor. Ashamed of his past he is now in a race to save Danny and the Vinyard family from the violence he brought down upon them.

Directed by
Tony Kaye

Cast
Edward Norton - Derek
Edward Furlong - Danny
Beverly D'Angelo - Doris
Jennifer Lien - Davin
Ethan Suplee - Seth
Fairuza Balk - Stacey
Avery Brooks - Deney
Elliott Gould - Murray
Stacy Keach - Cameron
William Russ - Dennis
Guy Torry - Lamont

Production Co.
Turman/Morrissey Productions
Steve Tisch Company

Produced by
Lawrence Turman
Steve Tisch
Kearie Peak

Studio
New Line Records

Writer
David McKenna

Music
Bulge