Inherit the Wind is a courtroom drama based on the famous Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. The film fictionalizes the trial, which centered around the teaching of evolution in public schools. The story follows the clash between two legal titans, Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady, as they argue the case. Inherit the Wind explores themes of intellectual freedom, religious fundamentalism, and the conflict between science and faith. With its powerful performances and thought-provoking dialogue, the film remains a relevant exploration of the tension between tradition and progress.
