Edward Norton was deeply affected by the experience of making American History X, partly due to the film’s dark subject matter, and partly because the production was a very troubled one. Here’s why the actor was never quite the same after making this film. In 1996, Norton’s performance in Primal Fear established him as a formidable talent, but it was his starring role in the 1998’s American History X that truly showcased his talents. In the film, Norton plays Derek Vinyard, a neo-Nazi who abandons his id
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