The decline of western civilization collection

The Resource The decline of western civilization collection
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The decline of western civilization collection
Statement of responsibility
[films directed by Penelope Spheeris]
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  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Penelope Spheeris' Decline of western civilization was perceived as shocking and outrageous at the time of its original release in 1981. Parts II and III were no less extraordinary and unprecedented. Today, museums and educational institutions around the world present them as historically significant works of art. Featuring some of the most influential and innovative musicians and groups, these riveting, unflinching, hard-core films adeptly captured the spirit of a major cultural phenomenon. Part I documents punk rock musicians' deliberate reaction to the mass commercialism of music. Part II takes a fast-paced look at the heavy metal scene of the late 80's. Part III profiles hard-core gutterpunks living homeless in Los Angeles and their music
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TEFMT
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videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Jeff Zimmerman (part II), cinematography, Steve Conant (part I), Jamie Thompson (part III) ; editing, Charlie Mullin, Peter Wiehl (part I), Earl Ghaffari (part II), Ann Trulove (part III) ; score, Phil Suchomel (part III)
Date of event
1979 December-1980 May (Part I), 1987 August-1988 February (Part II), and 1996 July-1997 August (Part III)
Dewey number
781.66
Intended audience
Rating: Discs 1 and 3 not rated; disc 2 rated R
Language note
Discs 1-3: In English ; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH)
LC call number
ML3534
LC item number
.D43 2015x
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  • Disc 1. Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, X
  • Disc 2. Steven Tyler, Joe Perry (Aerosmith); Alice Cooper; Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley (KISS); Lemmy (Motorhead); Ozzy Ozbourne; Bobby Dall, C.C. DeVille, Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett (Poison); performances by Faster Pussycat; Lizzy Borden; London; Odin; Seduce; Megadeth
  • Disc 3. Final Conflict, Litmus Green, Naked Aggression, The Resistance
Place of event
Los Angeles, California
Runtime
279
Technique
live action

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