Write a response to this prompt: Using just a small crew and one film camera, Peter Watkins worked with actors who were genuinely critical of systems of oppression in the U.S. in order to create the 1971 film, Punishment Park. Talk a bit about the film and how Watkins uses the genre of "pseudo-documentary" to make his critique. First, describe the film's plot and the director's strategy. Be sure to describe the historical context of the film. Was the film successful at the time of its release? What might the film have to say to a contemporary audience in the U.S.?
Discuss the concept behind anti-ads and culture jamming. Connect this to the idea of commodity fetishism. Give examples of at least two corporate brands that have been the targets of these anti-ads. (10 points)
