His father taught him to hate. His friends taught him rage. His enemies gave him hope.

Derek Vinyard wasnt born a racist, but he learnt quickly how to become one. Seeking retribution for his fathers murder and burning for a way to vent his rage, Derek (Edward Norton) turned into the charismatic skinhead leader of a local white power movement. From theft and assault, Dereks violent actions escalated into all out war, culminating in the brutal murder of two teenagers. In his eyes, race hate justice had been dealt. Now after three years in prison everyone awaits Dereks return; his gang, his violent girlfriend and his greatest fan, his brother, Danny (Edward Furlong). But what they are about to encounter is a man who no longer views hatred as a badge of honour. Ashamed of his past, Derek is in a race to save Danny and his family from the violence hes brought down upon them.