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Poster for The Stanford Prison Experiment

The Stanford Prison Experiment

2002
  • Kim Duke
  • 29m
  • May 11, 2002 · United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
May 11, 2002
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
BBC
Director
Kim Duke
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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