A brilliant film that transcends time

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2020)

Less than five minutes into the jury discussion, and in one man's hand lies a one way ticket to death for the 18 year old accused against 11 juries. Each bringing their own backgrounds and prejudices, our protagonist fights to convince the rest of loopholes and possibilities in the case. Keeping viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the movie, 12 Angry Men flawlessly displays the art of negotiation.
Published in 1957, I was initially skeptical about the insights I would get from this black and white movie in the context of 2020. Yet, I was surprised that not much seems to have changed in the face of passing time. This movie has transcended time and boundaries and made me question my privileges and rethink the prejudices I hold as a result of my upbringing and experiences. I am glad I was introduced to this movie, and would not mind watching it again.