The movie Salem Falls is based on a bestselling novel by Jodi Picoult. The main character, Jack St. Bride, is a former teacher who was falsely accused of sexually assaulting a student and spent eight months in jail. After being released, he moves to Salem Falls, a small town in New England, to start a new life and leave his troubled past behind.
In Salem Falls, Jack meets Addie Peabody, a local diner owner, who he becomes involved with. However, not everyone in the town is happy with his presence and soon rumors start spreading about his past. A group of teenage girls, including the daughter of the town's wealthiest family, accuse him of sexual harassment.
Despite there being little evidence to support their claims, the townspeople begin to turn on Jack and he becomes the target of a modern-day witch hunt. As the accusations escalate, Jack is forced to confront his past and try to clear his name before it's too late.
Salem Falls is a powerful film that explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of small-town mentality. The cast includes James Van Der Beek, Sarah Carter, and Peter MacNeill.