The Stanford Prison Experiment

The Stanford Prison Experiment

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2002-05-11

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.

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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.

Released

2002-05-11

Runtime

29

Director

Kim Duke

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Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

BBC

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    David Suchet

    David Suchet
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    Philip Zimbardo

    Philip Zimbardo