Alleged

The controversial 1925 Scopes Trial that became the subject matter of "Inherit the Wind" is revisited in this compelling romantic drama, as a troubled Tennessee journalist (Nathan West) becomes embroiled in the "Trial of the Century." While William Jennings Bryan (Fred Thompson) and Clarence Darrow (Brian Dennehy) clash, the writer faces his own struggles with his fiancée (Ashley Johnson) and his celebrity mentor, H.L. Mencken (Colm Meaney). With Khori Faison, Jamie Kolacki. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH); featurette.