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Punishment Park
One of the most controversial films ever made.
In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movement, are now given the choice of jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport by federal authorities. The prisoners invariably choose the latter option, but learn that, between the desert heat and the brutal police officers, their chances of survival are slim.
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Synopsis
In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movement, are now given the choice of jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport by federal authorities. The prisoners invariably choose the latter option, but learn that, between the desert heat and the brutal police officers, their chances of survival are slim.
More about Punishment Park
Cast
Carmen ArgenzianoJay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
Kent ForemanLee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)Credits
- Directed by
- Peter Watkins
- Written by
- Peter Watkins
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $95K
Production
- Churchill FilmsUnited States
- Françoise Films
- Chartwell
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