Twelve Angry Men: An Assessment of Group Dynamics 12 Angry Men is a fascinating, riveting and insightful examination of a diverse group of twelve jurors, who are uncomfortably brought together to deliberate the “facts” of a seemingly open-and-shut murder trial case. The premise is the trial of a frightened, teenaged defendant accused of stabbing and killing his father. However, there is an underlying sense that the jurors themselves and the American judicial system are on trial …showed first 75 words of 1616 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1616 total…it is unlikely. However, it is hoped that those of us who view the film will not be so quick to judge after seeing the “facts” in our own situations. To convict the young man based on their prejudices, emotions, or apathy would have been a travesty of justice. But, with group observation, discussion, and logical reasoning, (even if forced by conflict), we can all make better decisions. References Forsyth, D. (1999). Group Dynamics. Belmont: Wadsworth.