The Stanford Prison Experiment

In 1971, a radical psychology experiment took place at Stanford University, led by Professor Philip Zimbardo, which would become notorious for its unflinching portrayal of human behavior under extreme conditions. Based on real events, the film recreates the infamous Stanford prison study, where college students played the roles of either prisoners or guards in a simulated environment, with devastating and disturbing results. As the experiment spirals out of control, Zimbardo's own role as supervisor blurs the lines between observer and participant, raising uncomfortable questions about the nature of power and the human psyche.