The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

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.

Nat Geo TV · Documentary · Streaming on Disney+ · 3 episodes

Episodes: S1 E3 A Beautiful Lie — In a pivotal interview, Dr. Zimbardo defends his famed experiment, and an unexpected reunion takes place, exposing new layers of the story.; S1 E2 The Unraveling — After 50 years, secrets are revealed. The participants refute Dr. Zimbardo’s long-held claims with never-before-heard perspectives.; S1 E1 The Hallway — The story of one of history’s most notorious psychological experiments, as told through the firsthand accounts of its prisoners and guards.