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The Decline of Western Civilization

Directed by Penelope Spheeris
1981    1h 40m    Not Rated
Documentary, History,
7.5100%83%
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Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, "The Decline of Western Civilization" explores the raw energy of the punk scene through electrifying performances and intimate interviews, featuring iconic bands like Black Flag, X, and the Germs, revealing rebellion at its core.
Cast of The Decline of Western Civilization
  • Eugene TatuSelf
  • Alice BagSelf
  • Claude BessySelf
  • Dinah CancerSelf
  • Exene CervenkaSelf
  • Lorna DoomSelf
  • Darby CrashSelf
  • Don BollesSelf
  • Philo CramerSelf
  • John DoeSelf
  • Lee VingSelf
  • Greg GinnSelf
  • Chuck DukowskiSelf
  • Ron ReyesSelf
  • Pat SmearSelf
  • Greg HetsonSelf
  • Keith MorrisSelf
  • Nicole PanterSelf
  • Penelope SpheerisSelf
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    The Decline Of Western CivilizationTrailer
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Penelope Spheeris Remembers Early Reactions
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Penelope Spheeris Remembers Early ReactionsInterview
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Germs Perform Manimal
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Germs Perform ManimalScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Dave Grohl's Commentary
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Dave Grohl's CommentaryScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: X Performs We're Desperate
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: X Performs We're DesperateScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Tour Of Punk Club The Masque
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Tour Of Punk Club The MasqueScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Circle Jerks Perform Red Tape
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Circle Jerks Perform Red TapeScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Dave Grohl's Commentary On Germs
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Dave Grohl's Commentary On GermsScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Candid Interviews With L.A. Punks
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Candid Interviews With L.A. PunksScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Fear Performs I Don't Care About You
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Fear Performs I Don't Care About YouScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Penelope Spheeris And Anna Fox Commentary
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Penelope Spheeris And Anna Fox CommentaryScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Black Flag Interview And Revenge Performance
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Black Flag Interview And Revenge PerformanceScene
  • The Decline Of Western Civilization: Germs' Darby Crash Discusses Onstage Injuries
    The Decline Of Western Civilization: Germs' Darby Crash Discusses Onstage InjuriesScene
 
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