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.
Unfortunately the movie Punishment Park is not yet available on Paramount Plus.
Writing | Peter Watkins | Screenplay |
Directing | Peter Watkins | Director |
Sound | Paul Motian | Music |
Production | Susan Martin | Producer |
Art | David Hancock | Art Direction |
Editing | Terry Hodel | Editor |
Costume & Make-Up | Miriam Nunberg | Makeup Artist |
Sound | Hiroaki 'Zom' Yamamoto | Sound Mixer |
Editing | Peter Watkins | Editor |
Sound | Michael C. Moore | Sound Designer |
Sound | Wayne Nakatsu | Sound Mixer |
Art | Barry Wilson | Assistant Art Director |
Camera | Peter Smokler | Director of Photography |
Camera | Joan Churchill | Director of Photography |