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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. In 1981, the LAPD Chief of Police Daryl Gates wrote a letter demanding the film not be shown again in the city.
A 1981 film by Penelope Spheeris that captures the Los Angeles punk rock scene of the early 1980s. Features live performances and interviews with bands like Black Flag, Germs, X, and Fear.
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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
Aug 24, 1989 · The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years: Directed by Penelope Spheeris. With Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Gene Simmons. Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
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- Documentary, Music
- Penelope Spheeris
- 1989-08-24
The Decline Of Western Civilization Official Trailer #1 (1981) - YouTube. Shout! Studios. 699K subscribers. 141K views 8 years ago. ...more. Check out the official trailer for The...
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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.
