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The Decline Of Western Civilization

1980, Movie, R, 100 mins

The Decline Of Western Civilization: Review

Filmed from December 1979 to May 1980, this documentary chronicles the Los Angeles' punk-music scene when it was at its height. Focusing on seven different bands, their fans, managers, and venue owners, it captures this musical niche from the inside, with little of the moralizing which accompanies more mainstream punk portraits. It's a raw, honest portrait of their music, their attitude, and their style, featuring a range of bands, from those on the cusp of a breakthrough to... read more leave a comment