Review of The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) by Ian W — 12 Nov 2015

Truth is stranger than fiction, especially when the screenplay isn't too good.

This review of The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) was written by Ian W on 12 Nov 2015.

The Stanford Prison Experiment has generally received positive reviews.

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