The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

An unprecedented look at the Stanford Prison Experiment, one of history's most infamous psychology studies, through the firsthand accounts of the original "guards" and "prisoners," many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time.

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Nov 13, 2024

1 seaons till Nov 13, 2024

Popularity: 5.9817
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Networks
(US)
Production

Muck Media (US)National Geographic (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: A Beautiful Lie

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Miniseries

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Hallway45 min

    Introducing one of history's most notorious psychological experiments—but with a twist. The study's prisoner and guard participants take a seat in front of the camera to reveal never-before-heard details of an event that has shaped our understanding of human nature and good versus evil for the past 50 years. Together, they track the key events that took place over the six fateful days in 1971.

  • Episode 2The Unraveling45 min

    What if we told you the Stanford Prison Experiment is not what it seems? The participants reveal new perspectives surrounding what happened in the fateful hallway, putting to question Dr. Zimbardo's long-held claims. An intrepid French researcher claims that the 50-year-old story is riddled with inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the filmmakers expose their own storytelling devices.

  • Episode 3A Beautiful Lie45 min

    In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo takes a seat in front of the camera and defends his experiment and its lessons. Meanwhile, an unexpected and exciting reunion takes place that exposes new layers of the story. This isn't a tale about an experiment debunked but rather one about the power of perspective and mythmaking.

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Juliette Eisner

Executive Producer

Alex Braverman

Executive Producer

Darren Foster

Executive Producer

Krista Manis

Executive Producer

Jennifer Wood

Executive Producer

Sean Pinnow

Producer

Courtney Crockett

Producer

Cristina Costantini

Executive Producer

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