Alleged

Overview

Set against the backdrop of the 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial," Alleged weaves a romantic drama that explores personal ambition and ethical dilemmas. Young reporter Charles Anderson feels stifled in his late father's struggling newspaper in Dayton, TN. Seizing the opportunity presented by the trial, he immerses himself in the high-profile proceedings, aiming for journalistic success. However, as he navigates the sensationalism surrounding the trial, he grapples with competing loyalties: his principled fiancée Rose and the moral compromises entailed in being mentored by the charismatic yet controversial columnist H.L. Mencken.