12 Angry Men (1997)

In this compelling remake of the 1950s classic, twelve jurors find themselves locked in a room, their task - to determine the fate of a Latino youth accused of patricide. With the scales of justice tipped towards conviction, only one man, Juror #8, stands in the path of unanimity, armed with a solitary 'Not Guilty' verdict. As the clock ticks, the room becomes a crucible of bias, group-think, and heated debates, with the young man's life hanging precariously in the balance. Despite the mounting pressure, Juror #8 remains resolute, gradually peeling back the layers of prejudice and impulsive judgement that have clouded the jury's verdict. One by one, the dissenting juror's arguments sway his peers, forcing them to reevaluate their hastily formed opinions. As the hours roll on, the courtroom drama transforms into a profound exploration of social justice. Before long, the deliberation room becomes a battleground of conscience versus conformity, where the trial of an oppressed youth serves as a stark reflection of society's rush to judgement. This cable television remake of "12 Angry Men" is a riveting journey into the heart of prejudice and the power of reasonable doubt. It challenges viewers to question their own biases and assumptions, keeping them on the edge of their seat until the final gavel falls.

12 Angry Men is a crime movie featuring Courtney B. Vance.

12 Angry Men is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and Tubi TV.

It is also possible to buy 12 Angry Men on Amazon Video.