12 Angry Men Movie Analysis

The 12 Angry Men Movie produced by Fonda with Lumen being the Director has twelve jurors

tasked with deciding whether a boy killed his father intentionally or not. It depicts how the men

debate and discuss things with one another before reaching a decision. It demonstrates how 11 of

the men initially cast guilty votes and then, after conversations, some of them changed their

minds.

Conformity

The film12 Angry Men depicts conformity. All the males who voted in accordance with the

majority exhibited conformity. We can observe that some guys chose to disregard their personal

doubts and judgments by the way these men followed each other's example. Men's frustration is

evident in the movie when a second vote is requested since all they want to do is reach a decision

and go home. By continuously whining and claiming they have other plans, some of them are

clearly pressuring others. Thus, a few of the men decide to follow the rest of the group and alter

their behavior or desire to discuss the case. Some, however, choose to remain silent so as not to

aggravate anyone further or give the impression that they are also at odds. These men's actions

are an illustration of compliance. They are following the majority group even though they

disagree with what is being said in public and are not voicing their dissent. A man in the group

exhibits congruence. He entered the room with the knowledge that his vote was invalid, and he

made that decision after the witness finished testifying. He was certain that no one could

persuade him to think otherwise, much less alter his mind.

Nonconformity
The juror who voted not guilty from the start exhibits nonconformity. This was demonstrated by

the fact that he continued to vote against the group's opinion despite knowing he was the only

one and would need to support and evidence his position. Additionally, he demonstrated

independence since, while he was unsure of the defendant's guilt, he was equally unsure of his

innocence. He refused to let the votes of others influence or distort his decision. He demonstrated

anti-conformity by continuing to move forward despite knowing that it would put him in an

uncomfortable situation. He raises his hand and votes slowly, indicating how uncomfortable he is

casting a vote against the group. The juror who voted not guilty from the start exhibits

nonconformity. This was demonstrated by the fact that he continued to vote against the group's

opinion despite knowing he was the only one and would need to support and evidence his

position. Additionally, he demonstrated independence since, while he was unsure of the

defendant's guilt, he was equally unsure of his innocence. He refused to let the votes of others

influence or distort his decision. He demonstrated anti-conformity by continuing to move

forward despite knowing that it would put him in an uncomfortable situation. He raises his hand

and votes slowly, indicating how uncomfortable he is casting a vote against the group.

Majority Influence

Majority influence refers to the phenomenon where individual group members' decisions or

actions are influenced by the beliefs or actions of the majority within the group, (Galanes&

Brilhart,2007). This is demonstrated early in the movie when the men are gathered in a room and

asked to cast their votes. Upon entering the room, the men have a chance to converse with one

another while getting settled. Everyone now has the chance to determine their inclination before

casting a ballot. The men are asked to cast their votes aloud once they are seated around the

table. By doing this, everyone has the chance to see what the majority of voters support.
Throughout the movie, we see that a few of the men scan the area quickly before raising their

hands to indicate guilt. We can observe how the Solomon Asch experiment is being conducted in

this scene. Some men vote the same way because they notice that the majority of men supported

a guilty verdict, and they don't want to be the odd man out. The fact that they are talking about

how most men tend to follow their lead when they get angry or frustrated shows us that the

majority influence is evident throughout the conversation.

Leadership

In group discussions, group leadership is crucial in determining the dynamics and results of the

deliberative process. Promoting open communication, encouraging teamwork, and influencing

group members toward common objectives are all components of effective leadership. ,

(Galanes& Brilhart,2007). In the 1957 movie "12 Angry Men," Juror 8 demonstrates leadership

traits by opposing the first unanimous verdict and promoting a careful analysis of the available

data.

Juror 8 demonstrates transformational leadership by encouraging others to think critically and

reevaluate their viewpoints. He creates an atmosphere where different points of view are

respected by challenging presumptions and promoting dissent, which helps to ensure a more

thorough decision-making process. According to the literature on group communication, this

type of leadership is distinguished by inspiration, charisma, intellectual stimulation, and

thoughtful consideration for each individual.

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