“The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth” Trailer Released
Disney has released a trailer for the upcoming documentary from National Geographic called “The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking The Truth”
This documentary provides 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.
Check out the trailer below:
Through unparalleled access, the series weaves together emotional, poignant and often humorous firsthand accounts from the very participants who were at the heart of the experiment. For the first time ever, original “guards” and “prisoners” are breaking their 50-year silence to offer a candid and unfiltered account of their experiences within the confines of that fateful hallway. The participants come back together for the very first time in an emotional, revelatory reunion to discuss and recreate pivotal moments from the experiment. Additionally, Dr. Zimbardo and his wife, Dr. Christina Maslach, who encouraged him to shut down the project, sit down for interviews that call into question the nature of truth itself. The series offers an unflinching look at Zimbardo’s childhood, his motivations for beginning the project, and the notoriety he found in the aftermath.
Episodes of the three-part series include the following:
- “THE HALLWAY”
Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8/7c on National Geographic; streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu
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. - “THE UNRAVELING”
Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 9/8c on National Geographic; streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu
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. With the help of an intrepid French researcher, we learn that the 50-year-old story is riddled with apparent inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the filmmakers expose their own storytelling devices. - “A BEAUTIFUL LIE”
Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10/9c on National Geographic; streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu
In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo takes a seat in front of the camera and defends his notorious 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.
Directed by Juliette Eisner. Executive Produced by Alex Braverman and Juliette Eisner. For Muck Media, Darren Foster, Cristina Costantini, Jenn Wood and Krista Manis are executive producers. For National Geographic, Josh Cole is executive producer, Bengt Anderson is senior vice president of Unscripted Content, and Tom McDonald is executive vice president of Global Factual and Unscripted Content.
The new three-episode series will premiere on the National Geographic channel on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 8/7c, and it will also be released the next day on Disney+ and Hulu on Thursday, 14th November 2024.
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