Punishment Park (1971)
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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Carmen ArgenzianoJay Kaufman, Tribunal DefendantPatrick BolandFirst Tribunal DefendantKent ForemanDefendant in the tribunalLuke JohnsonDefendant in the tribunal
Katherine QuittnerNancy SmithStan ArmstedCharles RobbinsMary Ellen KleinhallAllison MitchnerMark KeatsWilliam C. Hoeger, Tribunal ChairmanGladys GoldenMary JurgensScott TurnerJames Arthur Kohler, Tribunal DefendantPatrick BolandFirst Tribunal DefendantGeorge GregoryMr. KeaganKeywords
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What is Punishment Park about?
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.
How long is Punishment Park?
Punishment Park has a runtime of 88 minutes.
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