The film 12 Angry Men depicts a jury deliberating over a murder trial. Initially, 11 jurors vote for a guilty verdict while one juror, Fonda, votes not guilty. Fonda argues his position and slowly convinces the other jurors through effective leadership and challenging their assumptions. Psychological theories of groupthink, conformity, and leadership are illustrated as Fonda transforms from a lone dissenter to convincing the entire jury of reasonable doubt through questioning the evidence and stimulating divergent thinking. The dynamics of how a minority can influence a steadfast majority through persuasive tactics and leadership are central to understanding the film.