10 Gripping Movies & Shows Like The Takedown: American Aryans

Description: A brutal portrayal of a violent neo-Nazi skinhead gang in Australia, examining the roots of racism and group mentality among disaffected youth.

Fact: Russell Crowe's intense performance as the gang leader launched his international career. The film was controversial for its graphic violence and unflinching depiction of racism.

Description: Set on a college campus, this film explores racial tensions, white supremacy, and identity politics through intersecting stories of diverse students.

Fact: The film features early performances from several actors who would become famous, including Omar Epps and Tyra Banks in her acting debut. Director John Singleton drew from his own college experiences.

Description: Explores themes of racism, extremism, and redemption through a gripping narrative about a former neo-Nazi trying to prevent his younger brother from following the same path.

Fact: The film's iconic curb-stomping scene was so intense that actor Edward Norton actually chipped a tooth during filming. The black-and-white cinematography was used to symbolize the protagonist's black-and-white worldview.

Description: A psychological drama about a Jewish man who becomes a neo-Nazi, exploring themes of self-hatred, identity, and extremism through a complex protagonist.

Fact: The film was loosely inspired by the true story of Dan Burros, a Jewish member of the American Nazi Party. It won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Description: A German film based on a true experiment where a teacher's demonstration of autocracy spirals out of control, showing how easily people can be drawn into extremist ideologies.

Fact: The story is based on the 1967 'Third Wave' experiment in California. The German setting was changed from the original American context to make it more relevant to German audiences.

Description: A psychological thriller exploring themes of identity, control, and transformation through a disturbing story of a plastic surgeon's unethical experiments.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the novel 'Tarantula' by Thierry Jonquet. It marked Pedro Almodóvar's first collaboration with Antonio Banderas in over 20 years.

Description: A thriller about an undercover agent infiltrating an anarchist collective, examining themes of extremism, corporate responsibility, and personal transformation.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life eco-terrorist groups. Co-writer and star Brit Marling spent time with anarchist collectives to research her role.

Description: Focuses on an FBI agent going undercover to infiltrate a white supremacist group, examining the psychology of extremism and the personal toll of such dangerous work.

Fact: Daniel Radcliffe prepared for the role by studying undercover FBI agents and reading white supremacist literature. The film was inspired by real cases of undercover agents infiltrating extremist groups.

Description: Deals with racial tensions, police brutality, and activism as a young black girl navigates between her predominantly white private school and her black neighborhood after witnessing a police shooting.

Fact: The title comes from Tupac Shakur's THUG LIFE acronym meaning 'The Hate U Give Little Infants F***s Everybody.' Author Angie Thomas was inspired to write the novel after the police shooting of Oscar Grant.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows an African American detective who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan, blending dark humor with serious commentary on racism and extremism.

Fact: The real Ron Stallworth, whose memoir inspired the film, makes a cameo as the man who shouts 'Black Power' at the rally. The film's release coincided with the one-year anniversary of the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally.