Description
In the stifling heat of a jury room, eleven men are ready to condemn a young defendant, but one juror harbors doubts. Through a tense, compelling debate, this single voice challenges the prejudices and assumptions of his peers, forcing them to confront the weight of their decision. Reginald Rose's masterful play is a powerful exploration of justice, civic duty, and the complexities of the American jury system, revealing the best and worst of human nature under pressure. This enduring drama, adapted into a celebrated film and staged in award-winning Broadway productions, continues to resonate with its profound examination of truth and conviction.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Aug 29, 2006
96 pages
ISBN: 9780143104407
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Details
First Published
1954
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose.