The Decline of Western Civilization (DVD, 2015, 4-Disc Set, Box Set)

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The 1981 punk rock documentary THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION by Penelope Spheeris was the first exposition of the burgeoning punk and hardcore subculture in Los Angeles to the masses of America. The emotional and raw performances by the likes of Black Flag, Germs, and Fear caught on film by Spheeris painted a youth in revolt, flying in the face of conventional culture. Collected in this special set are Spheeris' groundbreaking "Decline" documentaries; the original from 1981 and her two follow-ups from 1988 and 1998.

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UPC0826663157864
eBay Product ID (ePID)216094936

Product Key Features

EditionBox Set
Movie/TV TitleDecline of Western Civilization
FormatDVD
Release Year2015
GenreMusical & Performing Arts

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Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs4
Display FormatBox Set
Release Date20150630

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  • Trilogy of Decline

    Disc 1: A pure look into lives of the band members and original punk rock kids of the early 1980s. About 5 bands appear on this. Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Fear, etc, etc. Great disc, a classic. Disc 2: Unfortunately, the majority of this installment features a bunch of glam-rock, 'hair metal' bands that are honestly terrible. Bright spots in this disc include Megadeth, and Dave Mustaine's commentary. Lemmy, Paul Stanley, and Chris Holmes hanging out in a pool with his elderly mother nearby Disc 3: This movie was a fitting end to this trilogy, and made up for the very un-satisfying second movie. It features some teenage punks. Living poor, squatting, and pretty much refusing to get jobs. Groups include Final Conflict and a few no-name bands. Nothing could ever live up to the first Decline, but the third one is very good in my opinion.

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  • Decline

    Great price. The 1st punk Decline film is classic and essential viewing for all new young punkers. The other two films are not so good. But the set is nicely packaged and for a great value. Has a cool booklet inside. Good buy for sure.

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  • Rock and roll!!!

    Excellent documentary some of the best portrayals of what it was like to be a rock star in LA during those times

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  • Never gets old

    Just as entertaining as when I saw it 20 years ago. A definite classic.

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  • Love it

    Thanks for a lost classic!!!

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