Twelve Angry Men Directed by Sidney Lamet: Analyze the Evidence and Argue For or Against Reasonable Doubt As It Is Portrayed In The Film

en resentful of trying him in the first place. This shows the American legal system is faulty, and the jury's deliberations only make that illustration clearer.
             As the jury begins their deliberations, the judge reminds them, "If there's a reasonable doubt in your minds as to the guilt of the accused, a reasonable doubt, then you must bring me a verdict of not guilty. If however, there is no reasonable doubt, then you must in good conscience find the accused guilty. However you decide your verdict must be unanimous" (12 Angry Men). Thus, the stage is set for the twelve men to come to a decision. They know the boy's life is on the line, but many of them seem more interested in their own ideas and petty needs, rather than coming to the right decision, and that points to flaws in the judicial system.
             Juror number 2 believes the case is "open-and-shut," and shows he is prejudiced against immigrants like the boy. He says, "If you ask me, I'd slap those tough kids down before they start any trouble" (12 Angry Men). Juror number 10 reveals some of the same racist tendencies, believing, "I'm telling ya, they let those kids run wild up there. Well, maybe it serves 'em right" (12 Angry Men). Rig
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