SHAWNEE, Kan. -- The parents of a Shawnee Mission East High School student are up in arms after the film "Inherit the Wind" was shown in their daughter's biology class, KMBC's Bob Werly reported.

Monday, the school district held a hearing about the matter.

Celtie Johnson said the film, which depicts the famed Scopes "Monkey" Trial, offended her child's religious beliefs.

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"It's 98 percent pure Hollywood fabrication," Johnson said. "It's just intentional offensive bigotry against Christians."

The 1925 trial depicted in the film concerned a high school biology teacher who taught evolution in his classroom.

But the Johnsons, who live in Prarie Village, emphasize they do not think the film should be completely banned from school.

"There's plenty of places where the movie could be helpful -- journalism, communications -- but biology is where it doesn't belong," said Eric Johnson, the girl's father.

The Johnsons filed a complaint with the district. A panel that includes an associate superintendent, teachers, parents and students will rule on the grievance, according to district policy.