How ’12 Angry Men’ addresses ethical decision-making
Sidney Lumet’s movie 12 Angry Men, inspired by Reginald Rose’s teleplay, remains a timeless examination of the American judicial system and the complex ethical dilemmas present in jury discussions. Confined to one jury room, the story centers on twelve people assigned to reach a unanimous verdict in a murder case, determining the outcome for a young defendant. More than its intense drama, the film delves into themes of moral duty, bias, justice, and the honesty of the legal process.The Weight of Justifiable UncertaintyThe central theme of the story revolves around the principle that individuals should be considered innocent until their…