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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