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Book Synopsis: A landmark American drama that inspired a classic film and a Broadway revival—featuring an introduction by David Mamet. A blistering character study and an examination of the American melting pot and the judicial system that keeps it in check, Twelve Angry Men holds at its core a deeply patriotic faith in the U.S. legal system. The play centers on Juror Eight, who is at first the sole holdout in an 11-1 guilty vote. Eight sets his sights not on proving the other jurors wrong but rather on getting them to look at the situation in a clear-eyed way not affected by their personal prejudices or biases. Reginald Rose deliberately and carefully peels away the layers of artifice from the men and allows a fuller picture to form of them—and of America, at its best and worst.
After the critically acclaimed teleplay aired in 1954, this landmark American drama went on to become a cinematic masterpiece in 1957 starring Henry Fonda, for which Rose wrote the adaptation. More recently, Twelve Angry Men had a successful, and award-winning, run on Broadway.
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Discover the gripping drama that inspired a timeless classic film and a triumphant Broadway revival - introducing Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose. This landmark American play delves deep into the essence of the U.S. legal system while examining the intricate threads of our diverse society. At its core, Twelve Angry Men showcases the power of individual conviction as Juror Eight bravely challenges an 11-1 guilty vote, aiming to open his fellow jurors' eyes to the truth untainted by personal biases or prejudices. Peel away the layers of artifice and witness a compelling portrayal that captures the essence of America at its best and worst.
Originally aired in 1954 to critical acclaim, this iconic teleplay soon transformed into a cinematic masterpiece in 1957, featuring the brilliant Henry Fonda. Experience the brilliance firsthand as Rose himself wrote the adaptation that brought Twelve Angry Men to life on the silver screen. Recently, this unforgettable play triumphed on Broadway, earning awards and stirring the hearts of audiences.
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