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Tony Kaye Says He's 'Still Thinking About' American History X and Wants to Release a Director's Cut (Exclusive)

Tony Kaye recognizes that the messages of 'American History X' remain relevant nearly three decades after its premiere. The English director reflects on the legacy of his 1998 hit movie and its potential future while speaking with PEOPLE at the United States premiere of his latest flick 'The Trainer' at the Tribeca Festival.

Director Tony Kaye, 72, reflects on the legacy of his 1998 hit movie and its potential future while speaking with PEOPLE at the United States premiere of his latest flick, The Trainer,at the 2025 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theatre in New York City on Saturday, June 7. "It is sad that it's become as important as it's become, which is largely to do with the fact that as a civilization, we haven't figured out tolerance and love, and all the racism and terrible things that go on in the world," Kaye says of American History X's continuing legacy. With The Trainer marking somewhat of a return to the major movie scene for Kaye, he considers what it means to him to be bringing the flick to the Tribeca Festival following its world premiere in Rome.

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