The Decline of Western Civilization: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

The Decline of Western Civilization is a rockumentary by Penelope Spheeris about the Los Angeles punk rock scene in 1980. Featuring legendary punk bands' concert footage and interviews, the film gives incredible insight into the music phenomenon. Bands included are Black Flag, The Germs, X, Alice Bag Band, Circle Jerks, Catholic Discipline, and Fear.