Blue Eyed

Nov 21 1996 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary

In only 15 minutes with some 30 people Jane Elliott manages to build up a realistic microcosmos of society today with all its phenomena and feelings. As already known from the ill reputed Milgram experiment, even participants who knew the "rules" are unable to remain uninvolved. What starts as a game turns into cruel reality which causes some participants' emotions to erupt with unforeseen intensity

Plot

In only 15 minutes with some 30 people Jane Elliott manages to build up a realistic microcosmos of society today with all its phenomena and feelings. As already known from the ill reputed Milgram experiment, even participants who knew the "rules" are unable to remain uninvolved. What starts as a game turns into cruel reality which causes some participants' emotions to erupt with unforeseen intensity ...

Written by

Jane Elliott, Bertram Verhaag

Directed by

Bertram Verhaag

Cast

Jane Elliott, Martin Luther King

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Germany

Production Companies

3 Sat, Bayerischer Rundfunk, WDR, DENKmal Filmgesellschaft

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
483
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA