Science on Screen: The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)

Showings

Sioux Falls State Theatre Thu, Feb 20 6:30 PM
Film Info
Release Year:2015
Runtime:2h 2m (122 min) + Discussion/Q&A
Rating:R
Genre:Thriller
Production Country:USA
Original Langauge:English
Assistive Moviegoing:None
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Cast:Billy Crudup
Michael Angarano
Ezra Miller
Tye Sheridan
Olivia Thirlby
Produced By:Lauren Bratman
Karen Lauder
Greg Little
Screenwriter:Tim Talbott
Music By:Andrew Hewitt

Description

A Science on Screen® Presentation


Power, Control, and Chaos: Lessons from THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT



Following the screening of THE STANFORD PRISION EXPERIMENT, join us for an in-depth discussion and Q&A with Dr. Karla Hunter Professor of Communication Studies at South Dakota State University


Explore the complex dynamics of power and control with Dr. Karla Hunter, professor of communication studies at South Dakota State University. In this compelling Science on Screen presentation, Dr. Hunter will delve into the controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, examining its implications for research ethics, the psychology of authority, and the chaos that ensues when power goes unchecked. Join us for an engaging discussion that sheds light on what this infamous study taught us about human behavior and its lasting impact on the field of social science.


Dr. Karla Hunter Professor of Communication Studies at South Dakota State University
Dr. Karla Hunter is a Professor of Communication Studies at South Dakota State University whose work seeks to elevate educational and healthcare opportunities essential to self-sufficiency and quality of life. Her award-winning research explores how communication shapes wellness, self-efficacy, and cultural belonging. With a deep understanding of the dynamics of power and influence, Dr. Hunter brings valuable insights to tonight’s exploration of The Stanford Prison Experiment.



An initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION.



In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.



Score: 3.5



84%
“As chillingly thought-provoking as it is absorbing and well-acted, The Stanford Prison Experiment offers historical drama that packs a timelessly relevant punch.”
Rotten Tomatoes


“The Stanford Prison Experiment is the kind of movie that raises as many questions as it answers. It's also the kind of film where you want to budget some time for discussion afterward. You won't be able to shake this one off easily.“
Chicago Sun-Times


"A riveting re-enaction of the still-notorious study. The young cast is electrifying."
Newsday


"A viscerally unsettling experience, and a testament to the enduring relevance of the study's findings on the psychology of incarceration."
New York Post




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