Punishment Park
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Overview
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.
Year 1971
Studio Churchill Films, Françoise Films, Chartwell
Director Peter Watkins
Crew Peter Watkins (Director), Peter Watkins (Screenplay), Barry Wilson (Assistant Art Director), Paul Motian (Music), Peter Smokler (Director of Photography), Joan Churchill (Director of Photography)
Popularity 8
Language English
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