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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.
- English
- Penelope Spheeris
- Gordon Brown, Jeff Prettyman, Penelope Spheeris
- Penelope Spheeris
A 1981 film by Penelope Spheeris that captures the Los Angeles punk rock scene of the early 1980s. Features interviews and performances by bands such as Black Flag, Germs, Fear, and X, as well as commentary by fans and club owners.
- (4.7K)
- 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. See critics' reviews, ratings, and watchlist options for 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.
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.
- $373,743
- June 17, 1988
- $500,000
- Jonathan DaytonValerie Faris, Guy J. Louthan
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.
