No, this is not the film where Pauly Shore strips and pours milk all over his body (and serves as a juror); it's a simple semi-hip intro to jury duty aimed at a teen audience. Aaron Fitzgerald puts on a one-man show in the courtroom, as he points out the various areas of the court (witness stand, etc.), lists the requirements for serving on a jury, explains the "voir dire" selection process, and describes how juries reach their judgments. Some MTV-style editing and clowning is used to make this more palatable for the intended audience, but overall, this is a good, straightforward introduction to the subject. Recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (R. Pitman)
Jury Duty
(1996) 14 min. $150. Film Ideas. PPR. Color cover. Closed captioned. Vol. 11, Issue 5
Jury Duty
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