1. THE TRIAL OF THE JURORS - A COMMENTARY ON 12 ANGRY MEN.
- Author
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Van Patten, Jonathan K.
- Subjects
12 Angry Men (Motion picture) -- Evaluation ,Judicial corruption -- Laws, regulations and rules ,Jury members -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Demographic aspects ,Set (Psychology) -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prevention ,Rule of law -- Analysis ,Separation of powers -- Laws, regulations and rules ,Judicial review of administrative acts -- Laws, regulations and rules ,Judgments -- Laws, regulations and rules ,Government regulation - Abstract
I. INTRODUCTION In the Book of Daniel, there is a curious story. (1) Belshaz'zar, king of Babylon in 539 BC, held a great feast to celebrate with his family and [...], The movie, 12 Angry Men, is a fictionalized portrayal of a deliberation in a murder case from inside the jury room. It provides a memorable treatment of the difficulty of deciding a case solely on the evidence admitted, as well as illuminating the dynamics of argument, emotion, and persuasion, particularly where deep-seated passions preclude honest evaluation of the evidence.
- Published
- 2024