Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment (1991)

Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment (1991) poster

The Stanford prison experiment was a landmark psychological study of the human response to captivity, in particular, to the real world circumstances of prison life, and the effects of imposed social roles on behaviour. It was conducted in 1971 by a team of researchers led by Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.

Director: Philip Zimbardo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Ken Musen
Production: Stanford Instructional Television Network
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Brutal Prison Drama

Keywords

prison, prisoner, experiment, release from prison, prison cell, psychology, psychoanalysis, prison warden, prison guard, psychologist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment about?
The Stanford prison experiment was a landmark psychological study of the human response to captivity, in particular, to the real world circumstances of prison life, and the effects of imposed social roles on behaviour. It was conducted in 1971 by a team of researchers led by Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University.
Who directed Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?
Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment was directed by Philip Zimbardo.
Who stars in Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?
Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment stars Philip Zimbardo.
How long is Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?
Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?
Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment is a Documentary film.
Where was Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment produced?
Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment?
The themes of Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment include: Brutal Prison Drama.