The Hope Experiment

In the 1950s, scientist Curt Richter measured how long submerged rats would swim before surrendering to their circumstances. Hope, he found, kept them afloat.

  • Matthew LaPaglia
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 19, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Emerson International Art Exhibit
    Boston, MA
    United States
Director - Matthew LaPaglia