Punishment Park

In a chillingly prescient portrayal of police brutality and political repression, "Punishment Park" (1971) depicts a dystopian future where U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency to quell the growing anti-war movement. In this fictional documentary, participants are given a choice between jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they'll be hunted by federal authorities for sport - with slim chances of survival amidst brutal police officers and desert heat. The film is an eerie blend of found footage and mock trial elements, raising questions about the darker side of American politics and the struggle for justice.