Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking Th

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Season 1
00:30

WHEN TO WATCH

  1. Thursday 19 June 12am

    The Hallway

  2. Friday 20 June 12am

    The Unraveling

  3. Saturday 21 June 12am

    A Beautiful Lie

Synopsis

A groundbreaking look at one of history’s most notorious psychology studies through the firsthand accounts of the original prisoners and guards, many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time. Their stories unravel a narrative that interrogates the motives of the man in charge, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, while exploring larger questions of human nature and the power of perspective.

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Episodes

Season 1
  • The Hallway

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    The story of historys most notorious psychological experiment, told through the firsthand accounts of its prisoners and guards.

    Next Showing
    Thursday 19 June 12am
    On National Geographic
  • The Unraveling

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    Secrets are revealed. Fifty years later, the participants refute Dr. Zimbardos long-held claims with never-before-heard perspectives.

    Next Showing
    Friday 20 June 12am
    On National Geographic
  • A Beautiful Lie

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    In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo defends his famed experiment, and an unexpected reunion takes place that exposes new layers to the story.

    Next Showing
    Saturday 21 June 12am
    On National Geographic