The National Rehabilitation Center
Synopsis
Two years before Peter Watkins’ Punishment Park (1971), director Penelope Spheeris takes the McCarran Act to its inevitable next step and shows us—via an early use of mockumentary—what the U.S. might be like if potential subversives were simply locked up en masse before they had a chance to subvert anything. 16mm, color, 12 min. Director: Penelope Spheeris.1969. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penelope Spheeris
- Original Title
- The National Rehabilitation Center
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penelope Spheeris
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope Spheeris
Director
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What is The National Rehabilitation Center about?
Two years before Peter Watkins’ Punishment Park (1971), director Penelope Spheeris takes the McCarran Act to its inevitable next step and shows us—via an early use of mockumentary—what the U.S. might be like if potential subversives were simply locked up en masse before they had a chance to subvert anything. 16mm, color, 12 min. Director: Penelope Spheeris.1969. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.
Who directed The National Rehabilitation Center?
The National Rehabilitation Center was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Who stars in The National Rehabilitation Center?
The principal cast of The National Rehabilitation Center includes Not specified.
When was The National Rehabilitation Center released and how long is it?
The National Rehabilitation Center was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 12m.