Young attorney Adam Hall takes on the emotionally charged case of defending his grandfather, Sam Cayhall, who is on death row for a Ku Klux Klan bombing that killed two Jewish children in Mississippi in the 1960s. As Adam delves into the case, he learns about the deep-seated racial tensions and dark family secrets that have haunted his family for generations. Despite his limited experience, Adam is determined to save his grandfather from execution, believing there may be more to the story than the public and the courts have seen.

As Adam digs deeper, he confronts his own inner conflicts and disapproval from his colleagues and loved ones. The journey forces him to re-evaluate his stance on justice, forgiveness, and redemption. With the execution date looming closer, Adam unravels layers of deception and struggles against time to uncover crucial evidence that might exonerate his grandfather. The case becomes an intense exploration of moral ambiguity, a reflection on the legacies of hate, and the potential for personal redemption amidst societal prejudice.