The Stanford Prison Experiment
2002•29m•Released
Documentary
An intensive psychological test by Professor Philip Zimbardo in 1971 saw US students volunteer to play prisoners and guards in an bid to examine the nature of good and evil. Within five days, four prisoners had broken down and another was on hunger strike. This film, containing strong language, reveals why the test was abandoned after less than a week.
Director
Kim Duke
Languages
English
Studio
BBC
Cast
David Suchet
Narrator (voice)
Philip Zimbardo
Self
Production
Company
BBC
Producer
Kim Duke
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