Against the Law is a docudrama that tells the true story of Peter Wildeblood, a gay man who was prosecuted for gay sex in 1954. The movie explores the social prejudices and the legal and societal challenges faced by Wildeblood and other gay men during that time. It is based on the memoir of the same name by Peter Wildeblood.

After the death of her son in an IRA bombing, a grieving mother becomes determined to seek justice and bring peace to her community.