A drama from Alabama based on a true story. A gripping tale full of twists and turns and new evidence in the Scottsboro trial. The theme of racism does not bypass the courtroom, and one courageous lawyer is determined to confront the prejudices and human stupidity of the time.

The tragic story of a group of nine black men who are accused in Alabama of raping two young white women on a freight train.

The nine young men are quickly brought to trial and sentenced to death by electric chair.

News of the horrific incident and the verdict spreads quickly, sparking intense controversy. In 1933, New York lawyer Sam Leibowitz travels to segregated Alabama to defend the nine young men in another trial.

A series of hearings begins that will ultimately change the lives of everyone involved and have an impact on the entire country.

Parents Guide: During the trial, the issues of rape, fornication, gonorrhea, and syphilis are discussed several times. Approximately one scene of women in strapless dresses. Testimony about whipping by a black man. A scene with a fight between men on a moving train. One instance of the swear word “moron.” One instance of the phrase “go to hell.” Swearing at lawyer Leibowitz in one scene, calling him a Jew. A few instances of humiliation of black men and women.

Cast: Timothy Hutton, David Strathairn, Leelee Sobieski, Anthony Mackie, Bill Sage, Azura Skye, James Tolkan, Bill Smitrovich, Maury Chaykin, B.J. Britt, Lew Temple, Ian Nelson, Artel Great, Ty Jones, Elijah Kelley, Pam Ruth

Crew: Terry Green

USA, 2006

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