The decline of Western Civilzation was originally released in 1981 causing outrage and controversy with its candid portrait of the burgeoning L.A. hardcore punk scene. This was followed by equally celebrated and revealing films: Part II: The Metal Years and Part III which explored the lives of L.A.'s 'gutter punks'. Featuring interviews and performances from some of the most influential musicians and bands of their time (Germs, Black Flag, Fear, Circle Jerks, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne and many more), these legendary films stand among the greatest... in the history of the music documentary. [show more]
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Collection of all three documentaries in 'The Decline of Western Civilization' series by Penelope Spheeris. In the first part, 'The Decline of Western Civilization' (1981), Spheeris looks at the hardcore punk scene taking over Los Angeles, focusing on bands including Black Flag, Circle Jerks and The Germs. 'The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years' (1988) looks at the emergence of metal bands Motörhead and Megadeth as well as the more rock-oriented Alice Cooper, Kiss and Aerosmith. In the final part, 'The Decline of Western Civilization Part III' (1998), Spheeris investigates the culture of the 'gutter punks', the homeless teenagers of Los Angeles who opted for anarchy over societal rules.
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