The Decline of Western Civilization
Overview
This unflinching account of the punk rock phenomena contains performances and interviews featuring unintentionally revealing interviews with then-popular punk stars. A straight-on documentary, followed by the more obviously satirical "Metal Years" sequel.
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Details
- Format: Blu-ray
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 826663165548
- Genre: DOCUMENTARY
- Rating: Not Rated
- Release Date: March 2016
Movie Reviews
Synopsis:
A documentary focusing on the American Punk movement of the 1970s and '80s. This film features interviews with punk bands and often offers unintentionally funny commentary on the underground movement. Accompanied by music, this quirky piece offers a glance at the roots of American punk.
Reviews:
"...Top-notch craftsmanship....[The film] manages to bring insight and unity to an anarchic, not-easily-explained scene and delivers the musical goods at the same time..." - 02/18/1981 Variety
"...A shrewd and engrossing documentary..." - 07/05/1981 New York Times, p.24
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