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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