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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7DuG2yZcI The second sequence continues fleshing out previous elements: revealing new layers within the Protagonist, clarifying more Rules of the World, continuing the Status Quo. Additional characters are also introduced – both friends and rivals. It is quite common to go into the enemy’s layer, especially if a NEW WORLD needs to be clarified. This sequence also affords more time to involve the supporting cast: a mentor, a lover, a best friend. But there are additional elements as well: (1) The inciting incident only opens a door to…
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Screenplay Genre: Drama / Mystery Movie Time: 96 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Twelve jurors are set to the task of reaching a verdict of a teenage Hispanic boy who has just been tried for murdering his father, with a guilty verdict sending the boy to the electric chair. Once in deliberation, the jurors take a preliminary vote, but Juror #8 (Henry Fonda) is the only one to vote "not guilty" because he feels the boy at least deserves a review of the case before they hand in their verdict. (00:11:42)
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