S14·E9 Monkey Trial
- Episode
- Season 14, Episode 9
- Air Date
- February 23, 2002
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Directors
- Christine Lesiak, Annie Mumgaard
- Writer
- Christine Lesiak
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Recalling the "epic battle" over evolution waged in 1925 by fundamentalist titan William Jennings Bryan and freethinking Clarence Darrow. This chronicle also explores trial oddities. It was held in Dayton, Tenn., because civic boosters wanted to put the town "on the map." Then there's John Scopes, the football coach (teaching science was a side job) who volunteered to be prosecuted. The offending book he used was Tennessee's "official" science text. Moreover, as he wrote in his memoirs, he didn't recall ever actually teaching evolution.
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When did Season 14 Episode 9 of American Experience air?
Season 14, Episode 9 ('Monkey Trial') originally aired on February 23, 2002.
How long is Season 14 Episode 9 ('Monkey Trial')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 14 Episode 9?
Recalling the "epic battle" over evolution waged in 1925 by fundamentalist titan William Jennings Bryan and freethinking Clarence Darrow. This chronicle also explores trial oddities. It was held in Dayton, Tenn., because civic boosters wanted to put the town "on the map." Then there's John Scopes, t...
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