Punishment Park (1971)

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.

Directing:
  • Peter Watkins

Writing:
  • Peter Watkins

Stars:
Release Date: 1971-10-01
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 88
  • Budget: $95,000
Carmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenz...
Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Kent Foreman
Kent Foreman
Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
Jim Bohan
Jim Bohan
Officer Edwards
Peter Watkins
Peter Watkins
Documentarist (uncredited)
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