12 Angry men 1997 Who was chosen to serve on the jury?
Was the jury in this case representative?
Was the jury in this case impartial?
Is there a difference between representative and impartial? If so, is the difference critical?
What were the primary concerns of the jurors?
What factors influenced the jurors as they discussed and decided this case?
Did the jurors believe that they were doing their job responsibly?
What factors convinced them to change their votes?
Which of these concerns had a constitutional basis?
What, ultimately, was the crucial factor in determining the outcome of the trial?
What did the jurors learn while deliberating the case?
About the trial?
About themselves?
About the Constitution?
Does this play/film leave you feeling concerned or confident that a "trial by jury" results in a fair trial? What are the reasons for your position?