The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

Directed by Penelope Spheeris

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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.

Genre: Documentary, Music

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Steve Conant · Editors: Charlie Mullins, Peter Wiehl

Production: Spheeris Films Inc.

Budget: $100K

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