Stanford Prison Experiment: Psychology of Imprisonment
Seen it?1991 | 51 min | Documentary
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With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved 13th, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philip Zimbardo
- Philip ZimbardoHimself