The film "12 Angry Men" illuminates the jury's deliberations in a murder trial against an eighteen-year-old teenager who was accused of killing his father.

Rating: 8/10 (24 March 2017)

The film portrayed the difficulty in getting all twelve jurors, with diverse social backgrounds and vastly different personalities, to reach an eventual unanimous agreement of 'not guilty'. It explores the psychological dynamics and interplay of the twelve jurors as they decide the fate of the accused teenager, where a guilty verdict means an irreversible death sentence. The cooperativeness between different groups of people is key to an effective communication. The best possible solution is often the result of the appropriation of different perspectives rather than protecting one. Acknowledging how an individual's perception might be influenced by prejudice, pressures of the majority and various vested interests, we should avoid cementing ourselves in a position that is resistant to change. Hearing from others is no less important than justifying our stand in any issue. Hence, the challenge here lies in how we are able to integrate diverse perspectives into effective and cooperative communities.
A film that takes on various twists and turns. Various learning points can be gleaned from the different personas represented. Highly recommended for people who are interested in learning the way of an effective communication through principled negotiation.