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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.

19711h 28mRDrama, Thriller

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About Punishment Park

Directors
Peter Watkins
Cast
Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, Kent Foreman, Luke Johnson, Katherine Quittner, Scott Turner
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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