Inherit the Wind is a courtroom drama based on the famous Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. The film tells the story of a small town teacher, Bertram Cates, who is put on trial for teaching evolution in his classroom. The trial becomes a national spectacle, with two renowned lawyers, Henry Drummond and Matthew Harrison Brady, battling it out in the courtroom. Inherit the Wind explores themes of intellectual freedom, religious fundamentalism, and the clash between science and faith. The film features powerful performances by Spencer Tracy and Fredric March.
