This article on Medium, “The Lifespan of a Lie,” is worth a read if you missed it. We have a lot of documentaries on this available streaming (go for the keyword search! you can do it!), and the recent film Stanford Prison Experiment (HU DVD 12867), if you’re looking for a dramatic take. You can also check out our psychology filmography if you really get interested.
And just because I love Crash Course, here’s the episode of Crash Course Psychology that addresses the Stanford Prison Experiment.