The Decline of Western Civilization

1981·Movie
1h 40min
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88/100
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7.5
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100|7.5
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100|84

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See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt.

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.
Punk RockLos AngelesMusic DocumentaryCounter-CultureDIY AestheticLive PerformancesSocial Commentary1980sSubculture Exploration

Crew

Directed by:
Penelope Spheeris
Written by:
Penelope Spheeris
Produced by:
Penelope Spheeris, Jeff Prettyman, Alain Saint-Alix
Composed by:
Gary C. Bourgeois, Gary C. Bourgeois, Nick Neutra

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