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A response on the film “12 Angry Men (1957) (Part 1/11)

The 1957 American courtroom drama “12 Angry Men” focuses on the jury's

deliberations during a capital murder trial. In 1957, the film was released. The film follows a

jury of twelve men as they deliberate a murder case, with a meticulously crafted plot heavily

dependent on character development and interpersonal relationships. The interactions

between the characters are the primary focus of the narrative. Their discussions are heated

and passionate because they find it difficult to reconcile the information with their personal

biases. The film examines the complexities of morality and justice, as well as the power of

groupthink and the potential for the legal system to be used as an instrument of oppression.

Its relevance to daily life is evident in a number of situations, including the following: In

addition, it emphasizes the significance of empathy and comprehension in decision-making.

A trial is held for the film's protagonist, a young man accused of murdering his father

with a knife. There appears to be little room for disagreement in the prosecution's case

because all available evidence points to guilt. The only member of the jury who believes the

defendant is innocent is juror number 8. Henry Fonda portrays this character. As the

discussion continues, Juror 8 provides evidence that raises a legitimate question, influencing

the conclusions of the other jurors. He challenges the veracity of the case's facts and requests

that the other jurors consider the possibility of a valid counterargument (Movie Clip Id np).
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The film's central argument is that reasonable doubt must be considered during the

prosecution phase of a criminal case. The film conveys the notion that jurors must base their

decision on the evidence presented in the case and their own internal moral compass and

must resist external pressure. This video discusses both the role of individual conscience in

the judicial system and the impact of reasonable doubt.

The film also addresses whether or not the characters can be trusted. In spite of the

other jurors' attempts to sway him, Juror 8 is depicted as a wise and reasonable individual

who maintains his impartiality throughout the trial. On the other hand, the other jurors are

portrayed as susceptible to public opinion influences from the outside. People are also

susceptible to being swayed by their own biases and presumptions. The film teaches us that

reasonable doubt must always be considered when pursuing a criminal case. The film asserts

that it is the jury's responsibility to compare the evidence presented at trial to their own

personal standards and reach a verdict. Juror No. 8 is revealed to be a competent and

impartial individual, whereas the other jurors are shown to be susceptible to external

influences. Additionally, the film investigates whether the characters can be trusted (Lidz

252).

The complete version of “12 Angry Men (1957) (Part 1/11)” is an engaging and

provocative film that examines the significance of personal conscience in the criminal justice

system and the impact of reasonable doubt on the outcome of a case. The film teaches us to

evaluate both sides of an argument before coming to a conclusion, which can be applied to a

variety of real-world situations. The film serves as an important and persuasive reminder that

individuals should always trust their conscience and should always consider reasonable doubt

when making a decision.

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Works Cited

Movie Clip Id. 12 Angry Men (1957) Subtitle Indonesia (Part 1/11). YouTube. (2022)

Lidz, Joel W. "12 Angry Men." Teaching Philosophy 18.3 (1995): 251-255.