The Stanford Prison Experiment (2002)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: May 11, 2002
Cast
- David Suchet - Narrator (voice)
- Philip Zimbardo - Self
Editing: Mike Curd, Paul Burgess
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
psychology, behavior
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stanford Prison Experiment about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment was directed by Kim Duke.
- Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment stars David Suchet, Philip Zimbardo.
- How long is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Stanford Prison Experiment produced?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment was produced in United Kingdom.