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 Angry  Men  Viewing  Guide         Name_____________________________  


 
Directions:    Read  the  questions  below  before  viewing  the  film,  and  refresh  your  awareness  again  
if  viewed  on  2  separate  days.    Respond  to  the  questions  below  in  the  space  provided  or  on  a  
separate  paper.    Be  thoughtful  in  your  responses  and  give  examples.  
 
1.  What  are  3  initial  impressions  you  have  of  the  jurors  before  they  sit  down  at  the  table?  
 
 
 
 
 
2.  Do  you  think  12  jurors  is  a  good  number?    Why?    Give  an  example  from  the  film  to  support  
your  answer.  
 
 
 
 
3.  What  are  10  characteristics  of  jurors  that  you  believe  are  important?    Select  2  and  give  
examples  from  the  film  to  support  your  answer.  
 
 
 
 
 
4.  What  do  you  think  the  makers  of  the  film  (and  originally  the  writer  of  the  play)  wanted  to  
portray?    What  was  their  main  point  in  making  the  film?  
 
 
 
 
5.    the  jurors  in  the  order  you  would  select  them  to  be  on  a  jury  if  you  were  the  defense  attorney?    
You  can  just  list  numbers  since  that  is  what  they  are  known  by.    Explain  why  you  ranked  your  top  
and  bottom  juror  where  you  did.  
 
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6.  What  are  two  things  that  you  better  understand  about  a  jury  now  after  watching  the  film?  
 
 
How  is  the  jury  system  organized  to  ensure  justice?  
 
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