12 Angry Men
What happens if the boy is found guilty? What will his punishment be?
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In Act I, we learn that the play is set in a New York City Court of Law jury room in 1957. The play opens to the empty jury room, and the Judge’s voice is heard, giving a set of final instructions to the jurors. We learn that this is a murder case and that, if found guilty, the mandatory sentence for the accused is the death penalty.
12 Angry Men