nihilism,self-destruction,midnight movie,interview,punk rock,los angeles, california,subculture,punk band,woman director,teen rebel,live music,diy culture,underground music,independent cinema,slam dancing

The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

Poster for The Decline of Western Civilization

See it in a theater.... where you can't get hurt.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Penelope Spheeris
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Keywords

  • nihilism
  • self-destruction
  • midnight movie
  • interview
  • punk rock
  • los angeles, california
  • subculture
  • punk band
  • woman director
  • teen rebel
  • live music
  • diy culture
  • underground music
  • independent cinema
  • slam dancing