Scottsboro

The narrative revolves around a high-stakes legal battle involving nine youths wrongfully accused in a notorious case that sparked national outrage. As a young journalist seeks to save them from execution, she confronts her own past while navigating the turbulent waters of racism, sexism, and anti-Semitism. Historical figures and fictional characters intertwine, highlighting the political maneuvering by groups like the NAACP and the Communist Party, and showcasing the profound societal impact of a crime that never happened yet led to significant legal precedents and personal tragedies.