At the beginning of the film, all but Juror #8 were convinced of the prosecution 's argument. After hours of heated argument and in-depth exploration, the group of twelve angry men decide on a "not guilty" verdict. The film is proof of the difficulty of overcoming the burden of proof. Jury duty is not to be taken lightly. The film concludes with the men returning to their respective lives. The heat wave is broken by the rain. As the rain pours in the background, it is symbolic of the breakthrough and rebirth of perspective in each man. 12 Angry Men gives the audience an experience in the judicial process in the American legal
At the beginning of the film, all but Juror #8 were convinced of the prosecution 's argument. After hours of heated argument and in-depth exploration, the group of twelve angry men decide on a "not guilty" verdict. The film is proof of the difficulty of overcoming the burden of proof. Jury duty is not to be taken lightly. The film concludes with the men returning to their respective lives. The heat wave is broken by the rain. As the rain pours in the background, it is symbolic of the breakthrough and rebirth of perspective in each man. 12 Angry Men gives the audience an experience in the judicial process in the American legal