12 angry men 2025

How can a film spark debates ?

THÉMATIQUE 1 : Arts and Debates AXE 2 : Art as a matter of debate

START

12 angry men

STUDY 7 to 12

STUDY 13 to 15

STUDY 1 to 6

CASE MAP

THE FILM

THE SCRIPT

INDEX

THE CONTEXT

Do the following activities about the context of the film .

The CONTEXT

Here is the poster for the film . You will analyse in your copybooks ( title / colours / layout /catchphrases /symbolism )

Write a recap about the poster .

THE GENRE

Read the beginning of this online article and explain how Reginald Rose came to write the teleplay Twelve Angry Men.

The genre of COURTROOM DRAMA

Read the definitions of courtroom drama and get ready to present some of the films referred to in this article .

Focus on :

THE REVIEWS ABOUT THE FILM

The reviews about the film ( Get ready to explain :Sydney Lumet’s talents / the reasons why the film is fascinating / Henry Fonda’s performance /the reasons why it is a universal story )

Complete :

The Film Director

Sydney Lumet a socially conscious film maker

FIND OUT ABOUT HIS CAREER , THE ACTORS HE DIRECTED AND THE FILMS HE MADE .

The 1950's in the USA

WATCH THE VIDEO : TAKE NOTES

THE 1950'S IN THE USA

WATCH THE 2ND VIDEO : TAKE NOTES

The context : in depth

COMPLETE THE TIMELINE ( in your copybooks )

Read the text and say HOW the film sheds light on the main events of the 50's.

THE SCRIPT of the film

Through the movie, you’ll be in charge of one juror. Complete the corresponding worksheet as you watch.

12 Angry Men : MOVIE

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12 Angry Men : MOVIE

BUILD YOUR CASE MAP

STEP 6

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 2

STEP 4

STEP 1

Let's study in depth

Watch the extracts and answer the questions.

REMEMBER THE WAY JURORS SIT

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STEP 12

STEP 10

STEP 8

STEP 7

Let's study in depth

Watch the extracts and answer the questions.

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STEP 13

Let's study in depth

Watch the extracts and answer the questions.