The Decline of Western Civilization

Name: The Decline of Western Civilization
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1981
Duration: 100 min

English • 1981 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Documentary Music

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorPenelope Spheeris

WriterPenelope Spheeris

CinematographerSteve Conant

EditorCharlie Mullins, Peter Wiehl

ProducerPenelope Spheeris

Cast

Eugene Tatuas Self

Alice Bagas Self

Claude Bessyas Self

Dinah Canceras Self

Exene Cervenka