Summaries

Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.

This is another re-enactment of the play about the trial in 1925 of a school teacher who dared to teach Darwinian theory in his classroom. He did this as a consequence of one of his student's request to know... The student was a lad named 'Stebbins', and the trial (dubbed the 'Monkey Trial') pitted the great attorney of the day, Clarence Darrow, against the often running presidential candidate, and famous orator, William Jennings Bryan.—BOB STEBBINS <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • based on true story
  • reference to charles darwin
  • religion versus science
  • scopes monkey trial
  • clarence darrow character
Genres
  • Drama
Release date May 28, 1999
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Santa Clarita Studios - 25135 Anza Drive, Santa Clarita, California, USA
Production companies Industry Entertainment MGM Television

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 53m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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