The Decline of Western Civilization
(1981)
Overview
The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.
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Collection
The Decline of Western Civilization Collection
Reviews
talisencrw
⭐ 9/10January 15, 2016
Though I both am neither a punk aficionado (I have seen X live in Detroit in 2008) nor an expert on Spheeris' films (I have seen and enjoyed both 'Wayne's World' and 'Little Rascals'), this was very satisfying. The energy and spirit of these rebellious youths really comes across well, and the clever assertion from one of the interviewees that punk is simply another form of folk and protest music, albeit with different instruments and at a faster … read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$100,000
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