Motor City has been a center for law and civil rights cases in Michigan, shaping legal precedents in the American judicial system. In continuation to its legal history, “The Jury Experience” in Detroit brings you a gripping live courtroom drama, where you’ll hear fascinating cross-examinations, dissect testimonies and weigh every argument to finally decide if you will convict or acquit.
This experience puts you in the shoes of a juror but it’s not the typical case you’d hear at the Theodore Levin United States Courthouse. Taking place at The Gem Theatre in Downtown Detroit on selected dates, you’ll be confronted with a challenging case that puts your own morals into question. There is limited availability so don’t wait too long to secure your spot and decide guilty or not guilty? The decision is yours to make.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
At “The Jury Experience”, the line between spectator and participant vanishes. For 60 captivating minutes, you’ll be immersed in a high-stakes trial featuring skilled actors who bring legal proceedings to life—from dramatic cross-examinations to impassioned closing arguments. As witnesses take the stand, you’ll find yourself weighing credibility, questioning motives, and ultimately voting on a verdict that could change everything.
What is the trial about?
The case centers on a modern moral dilemma growing more relevant daily: when self-driving technology causes an accident, where does accountability lie? Though autonomous vehicles promise reduced traffic fatalities and enhanced mobility, this trial forces jurors to confront uncomfortable gray areas of our technological future.
You’ll examine critical questions about AI reliability, the boundaries of machine learning, and human oversight responsibilities. As lawyers present conflicting interpretations of the same evidence, you’ll need to determine whether this was a technological failure, human error, or something more complex.
Tell me more about “The Jury Experience”
From the moment you enter, you’re transported into a world where justice hangs in the balance. As the evidence is presented, every juror needs to scrutinize crucial details. The interactive format means no two performances are identical because the verdict depends entirely on who fills the jury box that day. This thought-provoking experience welcomes participants aged 12 and above, challenging them to develop critical thinking skills while experiencing firsthand the weight of judicial responsibility.
Will justice be served at “The Jury Experience” in Detroit? Well, that’s up to you so listen carefully and be fair!
This courtroom drama will take place at The Gem Theatre at 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start of the event so try not to be late.