SIX DAYS WILL LAST A LIFETIME

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PREMIERES THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT: UNLOCKING THE TRUTH ON 15 JUNE 2025

An explosive docuseries unpacks the infamous six-day Stanford Prison Experiment as original participants break their silence after 50 years and reunite for the first time since 1971.

National Geographic has unveiled the official trailer for THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT: UNLOCKING THE TRUTH, a three-part docuseries that promises to challenge everything you thought you knew about one of psychology’s most controversial studies. Premiering across Africa on 15 June 2025 at 21:00 CAT on National Geographic (DStv 181 and Startimes 220), the series kicks off with a gripping double-bill.

Directed by Juliette Eisner and executive produced alongside Alex Braverman, the series comes from the Emmy® Award-winning team at Muck Media (Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, Science Fair: The Series). The documentary had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, earning praise for its bold new perspective.

Breaking the Silence

For the first time, many of the original “guards” and “prisoners” speak on camera, revealing untold truths, inconsistencies, and hidden layers that call into question Dr. Philip Zimbardo’s long-held account. This rare and emotional reunion takes place on a replica film set of the original “prison,” where participants confront their past and attempt to find closure.

In one of his final interviews before his passing, Dr. Zimbardo, joined by his wife Dr. Christina Maslach, reflects on his motivations, childhood, and the legacy of the experiment that turned into a global media sensation and forever shaped the field of psychology.

Episode Guide

• “The Hallway”
  The participants take viewers through the six tense days that challenged notions of good and evil, revealing shocking details that were never made public.
• “The Unraveling”
  A fresh investigation exposes cracks in the official story, with new voices—including a determined French researcher—unearthing inconsistencies that reframe the experiment’s meaning.
• “A Beautiful Lie”
  Dr. Zimbardo defends his work in an emotional interview, as a dramatic reunion of participants uncovers deeper truths about mythmaking, memory, and human nature.

Don’t Miss It

THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT: UNLOCKING THE TRUTH isn’t just a re-examination—it’s a powerful reflection on how stories shape history. Tune in on:
📺 DStv Channel 181
📺 Startimes 220 on DTH / DTT (249 on DTT in Uganda)