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Poster for The Decline of Western Civilization: Part III
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The Decline of Western Civilization: Part III

Director: Penelope Spheeris Run Time: 86 min. Format: DCP Rating: R Release Year: 1998

In this documentary, filmmaker Penelope Spheeris captures the life of Los Angeles “gutter punks”: homeless teenagers who prefer anarchy and chaos to organized society. Many of the film’s subjects come from abusive households and have developed alcohol and drug problems. While living on the streets, they must panhandle, squat in abandoned apartment buildings and fight off skinheads to survive. The film also includes performances by several notable Los Angeles punk bands.

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