Popcorn & Inspiration: ‘12 Angry Men’: A Prime Example of Not Bowing to Peer Pressure

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Not Rated | | Courtroom Drama | 10 April 1957 (USA)

If you look up “courtroom drama,” the definition has a photo from “12 Angry Men” next to it, illustrating the genre. I'd never seen this quintessential entry. I needed to see it. If you’re looking for an example to show your kids of how to resist peer pressure—look no further.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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