this extraordinary pseudo documentary and make in 1971 and perfectly capture the zeitgeist of america today . which make it all the more scary and relevant . subversive ( college student and hippy and black activist and academic ) be be round up by the government and give lengthy prison term for what amount to think crime and social protest . a an alternative to life in prison and these convict criminal be offer three day in punishment park . their objective inside the park be to make their way to the american flag where freedom await them . not surprisingly and the punishment park option be a dirty lie . this brilliant film from peter watkins even pre date battle royale and series 7 and though it angle of attack be more blatantly political . shot in 71 and it look and feel as fresh a anything make today . the performance be exemplary and the direction be razer sharp . the narrative cut back and forth between various group try to survive the harsh condition of the park and the mccarthy like trial that convict them . today and this film still retain it power . in 71 and there be nothing but nothing quite like it . this be a masterpiece that succeed on a dozen level . it have the ball that most people today have lose .