Andrea Stocco @andreastocco.com · May 3 I'm serious: The characters literally spend 90 minutes talking about being aware of one's own prejudice and privilege. They engage in heated but thoughtful discussions. They sometimes feel shame but change their minds
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But the movie's point is even broader: it's about civic duty. People often misremember Henry Fonda's character as taking the side of the defendant. In fact, he simply insists that it is their duty to examine the evidence carefully before deciding on a man's life. He just asks for 1 hr to discuss.