The Decline of Western Civilization Part III
1998
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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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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is a 1988 documentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris. Filmed between August 1987 and February 1988, the film chronicles the late 80s Los Angeles heavy metal scene. It is the second film of a trilogy by Spheeris depicting life in Los Angeles at various points in time as seen ...
Penelope Spheeris' THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION was perceived as shocking and outrageous at the time of its original release in 1981 and its two follow-up films were no less extraordinary and revealing. Today, museums and educational institutions around the world present them as a historically significant works of art. Featuring some of ...
