| Reż. Clint Eastwood |
| USA 2024 |
| dramat, sądowy |
| 1 godz. 54 min. |
| Nicholas Hoult (Justin Kemp), Toni Collette (Faith Killebrew), J.K. Simmons (Harold), Chris Messina (Eric Resnick), Gabriel Basso (James Michael Sythe), Kiefer Sutherland (Larry Lasker) |
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DESCRIPTION:
An American courtroom drama directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and J.K. Simmons. The film tells the story of Justin Kemp (Hoult), a family man who, while serving as a juror in a murder trial, realizes he may be responsible for the victim’s death. He faces a moral dilemma: manipulate the jury’s verdict to save himself, or reveal the truth and face the consequences. Prosecutor Faith Killebrew (Collette) pushes for a swift conviction, while Kemp struggles with a growing sense of guilt.
GALLERY:
LET’S TALK ABOUT:
What feels most important to you in this story?
Have you ever faced a difficult moral choice? Tell us about it. What emotions came with it?
The main character must confront guilt and the truth about himself.
Do you think guilt is destructive, or can it lead to inner change? How do you deal with situations where you feel you could have acted differently — better?
The film explores responsibility for one’s decisions.
How do you define responsibility in your own life? Have you ever felt pressure to act against yourself for the sake of others?
Juror #2 faces a choice: protect himself or act in line with the truth.
How do you handle situations where you have to admit a mistake?
Truth is a central value in the film, but choosing it requires courage.
What do you think about the idea that “the truth will set us free”?
What place does truth have in your life?
Do you think it’s always worth being honest, regardless of the consequences?
Juror #2 presents a range of OBSTACLES to choosing the truth:
- shame (Justin is ashamed to admit to his wife that he had a moment of crisis and came close to breaking his decision to stay sober)
- career (the prosecutor risks a lot if she decides to question her previous actions)
- prejudice (jurors are often guided by biases shaped by their personal histories)
- convenience and haste (jurors can wrap things up quickly and go home — it’s easier that way)
What other obstacles can stand in the way of choosing the truth?
Which of these obstacles have you experienced yourself?
Have you ever judged someone and later changed your mind?
Have you ever sacrificed something for the sake of truth?
The film raises the question of justice. How do you understand the concept of justice?
Do you think it’s always possible to achieve it?
Has there been an event in your life that taught you something important about justice?
During jury deliberations, Justin argues that a person can change — pointing to himself as an example.
Do you think Justin truly changed?
He finds himself in a tragic situation — how do you evaluate his actions?
How do you evaluate the prosecutor’s actions?
What do you think motivates people to change the most?
Have you had an experience in your life that led to a personal transformation?
The concept of human CONSCIENCE is explored in philosophy, ethics, psychology, and Christian theology. Conscience is defined as a moral compass — an internal psychological and moral mechanism that allows a person to evaluate their actions, intentions, and decisions in terms of good and evil. It is an inner voice that indicates what is right and what is wrong, and serves as a source of moral self-assessment.
Have you ever made decisions or taken actions against your own conscience?
Tell a story about a situation where a difficult choice aligned with your conscience brought good results.
Which values from the list below can you find in the film?
Which are most important to you?
AS A SIDE NOTE — it’s worth noticing that the key accident in the film might not have happened if Justin hadn’t looked at his phone while driving. Let’s remember about safety — ours and others’.
List of values:
Altruism, Assertiveness, Selflessness, Safety, Closeness, Heroism, Patience, Goodness, Spirit, Empathy, Hospitality, Courtesy, Generosity, Honor, Humor, Creativity, Loyalty, Wisdom, Courage, Love, Motivation, Hope, Reliability, Nonconformism, Responsibility, Bravery, Composure, Optimism, Openness, Passion, Beauty, Humility, Peace, Resourcefulness, Sacrifice, Beauty, Truth, Friendship, Punctuality, Joy, Reason, Integrity, Heart, Strength, Consistency, Respect, Honesty, Happiness, Transcendence, Care, Fairness, Moderation, Order, Mindfulness, Gratitude, Faith, Credibility, Knowledge, Fidelity, Freedom, Sensitivity, Support, Compassion, Imagination, Perseverance, Commitment, Life
