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EXPERIMENTER

Tickets are FREE, though donations to Philadelphia Film Society are welcome. Free ticketing program PFS On Us is presented by PNC Arts Alive.

Peter Sarsgaard in EXPERIMENTER

EXPERIMENTER

MICHAEL ALMEREYDA | USA | 2015 | 115 MIN | PG-13

In 1961, social psychologist Stanley Milgram embarked on one of the most famous, contentious series of experiments of the 20th century. Milgram tested ordinary humans’ willingness to inflict pain on others when ordered to do so by an authority figure, and his results were often chilling. In this searching, inventive biopic, writer and director Michael Almereyda provides fascinating insight into the obedience study, and explores the ways that Milgram’s controversial notoriety went on to affect his career and personal life.

Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, Winona Ryder, Jim Gaffigan, Taryn Manning

OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORITY: Jonathan D. Moreno leads a post-screening discussion of the historical context and critical response to Stanley Milgram’s study, as well as the function of role playing in these famous experiments.

Jonathan D. Moreno is the David and Lyn Silfen University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania where he is a Penn Integrates Knowledge (PIK) professor. At Penn he is also Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, of History and Sociology of Science, and of Philosophy.

“Despite the story’s freight, the laboratory shocks, and Milgram’s insistent melancholia, Experimenter is a nimble, low-frequency high.” -The New York Times

The Prince Theater Black Box is now screening newly released feature films thanks to state-of-the-art upgrades.

Enjoy intimate and casual cabaret style seating with light refreshments and snacks while watching the latest blockbuster film or indie darling. Seating is not reserved, though our ushers will help you find a table that best accommodates your group.

The Science on Screen® program pairs screenings of classic, cult, science fiction, and documentary films with lively presentations by notable experts from the world of science and technology. Each film is used as a jumping-off point for a speaker to introduce current research or technological advances in a manner that engages audiences of all backgrounds.

Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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