Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Disciplines
Law
Abstract
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.
Publication Title
South Dakota Law Review
Volume
69
First Page
263
Recommended Citation
Jonathan K. Van Patten, The Trial of the Jurors - A Commentary on 12 Angry Men, 69 S.D. L. Rev. 263 (2024).