Leslie Gibbons

Friendly Questions about 12 Angry Men for Fan Leslie Gibbons

Sidney Lumet directed more than 40 films in his half-century career, many of them dealing with issues of social justice and fairness. That includes the movie where it all began, concerning a dozen guys in a humid jury room. 12 Angry Men earned positive reviews and a few Oscar nominations when it was released in 1957, but only later did it become the gold standard of courtroom dramas, a powerful and instructive film that's been shown in law classes ever since. To celebrate the film's 60th anniversary, this book includes quizzes and some on-the-record facts to illuminate your next viewing.