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The Decline of Western Civilization is a 1981 American documentary filmed through 1979 and 1980. The movie is about the Los Angeles punk rock scene and was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Featuring some of the most influential and innovative musicians and groups of all time – Germs, Black Flag, X, Fear, Circle Jerks, Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne, these riveting, unflinching and hard-core films adeptly captured the spirit of a major cultural phenomenon.
A 1981 film by Penelope Spheeris that captures the Los Angeles punk rock scene of the early 1980s. Features interviews and performances by bands like Black Flag, Germs, X, and Fear, as well as commentary by Dave Grohl and other critics.
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- Documentary, History, Music
- Penelope Spheeris
- 1983
A documentary film by Penelope Spheeris about the Los Angeles punk scene in the late '70s and early '80s. Watch the trailer, read critics reviews, and see the cast and crew of this cult classic.
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- Alice Bag
- Penelope Spheeris
- Documentary
Sep 28, 2021 · The director of the iconic punk and metal documentaries talks about her immersion in the counterculture, her relationship with Lemmy, and the LAPD's ban on her film. Read the interview with Ashley Ray-Harris and watch the trailer for the trilogy.
Learn about Penelope Spheeris, the director of the acclaimed documentary series on punk and metal music in Los Angeles. Discover her background, career, and personal story, as well as her daughter Anna's role in the DVD box set release.
Penelope Spheeris' The Decline Of Western Civilization is a riveting, unflinching and hard-core film which adeptly captures the spirit of a major cultural phenomenon. Including performances by X, Circle Jerks, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Germs and Alice Bag Band.
