Of Monkeys and Men

Series: Local Issue Series

Duration: 30

Genre: Documentary | Educational

Year Published: 1967

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Reports on issues surrounding the repeal by the Tennessee legislature of the so-called "Monkey Law" which prohibited teaching evolution in the state. Interviews John T. Scopes who, in the early 1900s, was convicted under the law, and presents sketches of the personalities of William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. Includes on-the-street interviews with Tennessee citizens.

Complete Record: Reports on issues surrounding the repeal by the Tennessee legislature of the so-called "Monkey Law" which prohibited teaching evolution in the state. Interviews John T. Scopes who, in the early 1900s, was convicted under the law, and presents sketches of the personalities of William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. Includes on-the-street interviews with Tennessee citizens., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.