Film Analysis - "Twelve Angry Men"
You will view the film, "Twelve Angry Men."
On the hottest day of the year, 12 jurors, all men are charged with the responsibility of deciding the fate of an 18-year old man on trial for murdering his father. The jurors must make a unanimous decision. If they find the young man guilty, he will go to the electric chair.
You will answer the questions for the film analysis. This film analysis is based on Chapter 10, "Group Behavior."
You can buy the film at Amazon.com. You can also go on YouTube.com and type in 12 Angry Men 1957. Look for the full movie version. This is free.
Film Analysis
"Twelve Angry Men"
On the hottest day of the year, 12 jurors, all men are charged with the responsibility of deciding the fate of an 18-year old man on trial for murdering his father. The jurors must make a unanimous decision. If they find the young man guilty, he will go to the electric chair.
JURORS
Describe the personality and character traits of each character. Be sure to include the socio-economic background of each group member.
JUROR #1 Foreman (Martin Balsam)
JUROR #2 Bank Clerk (John Fiedler)
JUROR #3 Messenger Service Owner (Lee J. Cobbs)
JUROR #4 Stockbroker (E.G. Marshall)
JUROR #5 Baltimore Fan (Jack Klugman)
JUROR #6 Painter (Ed Binns)
JUROR #7 Baseball Fanatic/Marmalade Salesman (Jack Warden)
JUROR #8 Architect (Henry Fonda)
JUROR #9 Elderly Man (Joseph Sweeney)
JUROR #10 Garage Owner (Ed Begley)
JUROR #11 Watchmaker (George Voskovec)
JUROR #12 Advertising Man (Robert Webber)
"Twelve Angry Men"
Film Analysis
Social Psychology
1.What is the time and setting of this story?
2.What is the goal of the group?
3.Give examples of Group Polarization page 377 and Group Think (page 379) viewed in the jury's process.
4.Social Norms are expected standards of behavior and belief established between members. What are the social norms of this group? Were the norms followed? Give example of how social norms were followed and how they were not.
5.Use the Stages of Group Decision Making Module to show how the member of this jury came to the final decision. Include each stage in your answer. Use examples from the movie to go with each stage.