The Decline of Western Civilization
US, 1981. Directed by Penelope Spheeris. 100mins. R
A look into the Los Angeles punk rock scene, largely ignored by the rock music press of the time. Features interviews and performances by X, The Germs, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Fear, and more.
“The film’s style is as brutal, stripped-down and purposefully devoid of frills as the music of its subjects.” – Nathan Rabin, Globe and Mail. “[The Decline of Western Civilization] observes a pivotal but reckless subculture in its rawest form.” – Madison Bloom, Pitchfork.
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