Play Adapted by Christopher Sergel. From the novel by Harper Lee. Attorney Atticus Finch defends a young black man wrongfully accused of a crime in 1935 Alabama. The event causes a huge uproar, and his daughter Scout wants to know why. Her father explains it's about integrity and decides to prepare her for the trouble to come their way. This moving play is still relevant today. The racial struggles are apparent on stage in the drama unfolding before our eyes, a strong reminder that we, as a people, still have a long way to go. Part of Black History Month For all ages, students, families, and church groups.