In the fall of 1955, the citizens of Boise, Idaho were told there was a menace in their midst. On Halloween, three men were arrested -- accused of being part of a giant "sex ring" preying on teenage boys. There was no such ring, but the result was a widespread investigation which some people now call a witch hunt.

By the time the investigation ended, 16 men were charged with sex crimes -- including men accused of having relations with other consenting adults. But countless other lives were also touched. In some cases, men implicated fled the area. At least one family actually left the country.

The investigation attracted the attention of "Time Magazine" and newspapers across America. In 1966, the book "The Boys of Boise" once again brought the cases to the nation's attention. The "morals drive" -- and the subsequent publicity -- left scars which remain to this
day.

Even now, some people don't like to talk about what happened fifty years ago. Some are uncomfortable with the subject matter, others with the way the people of Boise reacted. For many, it's simply too painful to relive. This documentary explores how the "morals drive" of 1955 touched not only the accusers and those prosecuted, but also the greater impact on families and the community.

"The Fall of '55" is the result of five years of independent research. It will introduce viewers to untold stories about the prosecutions and their consequences. The production team has visited locations within Idaho and several other states to tell the story in a fair and accurate way.