The Decline of Western Civilization
1981 · 1h 40m · Documentary, Music · United States of America
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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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Penelope Spheeris6.7Smart score
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diy cultureindependent cinemainterviewlive musiclos angeles, californianihilismpunk bandpunk rockrock 'n' rollself-destructionslam dancingsubcultureteen rebelunderground musicwoman director
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