Though I both am neither a punk aficionado (I have seen X live in Detroit in 2008) nor an expert on Spheeris' films (I have seen and enjoyed both 'Wayne's World' and 'Little Rascals'), this was very satisfying. The energy and spirit of these rebellious youths really comes across well, and the clever assertion from one of the interviewees that punk is simply another form of folk and protest music, albeit with…
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
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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.
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Eugene Tatu
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Alice Bag
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Claude Bessy
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Dinah Cancer
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Exene Cervenka
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Lorna Doom
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Darby Crash
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Don Bolles
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Philo Cramer
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John Doe
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Lee Ving
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Greg Ginn
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Chuck Dukowski
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Ron Reyes
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What is The Decline of Western Civilization about?
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.
When was The Decline of Western Civilization released?
The Decline of Western Civilization was released in 1981.
What genres does The Decline of Western Civilization belong to?
The Decline of Western Civilization is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in The Decline of Western Civilization?
The cast of The Decline of Western Civilization includes Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag, Claude Bessy, Dinah Cancer, Exene Cervenka.