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David McKenna is an American screenwriter and producer who wrote American History X, Blow and S.W.A.T. He also created and produced E-Ring, a TV show about the Pentagon, and wrote the video game Scarface: The World Is Yours.
American History X is a 1998 American crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye (in his feature directorial debut) and written by David McKenna. The film stars Edward Norton and Edward Furlong as two brothers from Los Angeles who are involved in the white power skinhead and neo-Nazi movements.
David McKenna is a screenwriter and producer who has worked on films such as American History X, S.W.A.T. and Get Carter. He was born in San Diego, California, USA, and has two children and a pseudonym.
- January 1, 1
- Writer, Producer
- San Diego, California, USA
- David McKenna
Mar 9, 2021 · David McKenna talks about his childhood, influences, and how he wrote the acclaimed film about racism and hate. He reveals his research, process, and challenges of selling and making the movie with Tony Kaye and Edward Norton.
Aug 8, 2022 · Learn how David McKenna, a former punk rocker, researched and wrote the script for the 1998 film American History X, which depicts the transformation of a neo-Nazi. Find out how he collaborated with director Tony Kaye and actor Edward Norton, and how the film influenced the audience and the industry.
Dec 8, 2020 · Watch David McKenna talk about his career from waiter to produced writer, his approach to action and drama, and his views on the film industry. Learn from his insights and advice on Scripts & Scribes podcast and unScripted aftershow.
- 89 min
- 1042
- Scripts & Scribes
Oct 31, 2023 · David McKenna was an up-and-coming 26-year-old screenwriter when he penned the screenplay for American History X. He largely based the story on his upbringing around the punk-rock...
