Would you find the boy
on trial guilty or not guilty of murder? In the course of the film, several
jurors present testimony and circumstantial evidence (what had been covered in
the trial by the prosecutor) in order to support a verdict of guilty; however,
other jurors, namely juror number eight (Henry Fonda), raise doubts about such
evidence, sometimes by putting the evidence into a larger context, by
considering other possibilities or variables. For instance, juror eight asserts
that under an emotional stress one might not be able to recall commonplace
details like the actors starring in a film; thus, juror eight brings doubt to
the idea that the boy’s lack of a plausible alibi is a reason for his guilt. To
decide whether the boy is guilty or not, you must determine if there is enough reasonable doubt. This means you must
determine if the doubts (counterpoints) posed about that evidence are
sufficient to make a strong enough case for the boy’s innocence. As you watch
the film, make sure to take note of the various pieces of evidence presented
and the questions raised about them.
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