Testimony, doubt and truth
Three ways to form conviction: conflicting accounts, collective discussion and documentary investigation. Start with Rashomon, continue with 12 Angry Men, then compare The Thin Blue Line. Who produces each image, who comments on it, and what remains unverified?
What to watch for
Choose one persuasive argument in each work. Is it testimony, observation or reconstruction? Which detail might change your judgment?
The order below is an editorial suggestion, not a ranking. Entries provide years, references and documented runtimes.
Plan your sessions
- Rashomon — 1950 · 88 min
- 12 Angry Men — 1957 · 96 min
- The Thin Blue Line — 1988 · 102 min
286 min — sum of documented film runtimes, excluding breaks and series.