Still from The Decline of Western Civilization — The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) — Penelope SpheerisPhotographed by Steve Conant

Penelope Spheeris

The Decline of Western Civilization

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

English / 1981 / 1h 40m

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Documentary Music

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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.

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The Decline of Western Civilization
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DirectorPenelope Spheeris

WriterPenelope Spheeris

CinematographerSteve Conant

EditorCharlie Mullins, Peter Wiehl

ProducerPenelope Spheeris

The Decline of Western Civilization

Synopsis

Credits

Crew

Cast