The Decline of Western Civilization

The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

July 1st, 19811h 40min

Documentary, Music
71%

Overview

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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