# The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

> A raw, confrontational snapshot of Los Angeles punk at the moment its rebellious energy collided with nihilism, performance, and self-destruction.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12722

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Penelope Spheeris
- Cast: Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag, Claude Bessy, Dinah Cancer, Exene Cervenka, Lorna Doom, Darby Crash, Don Bolles
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082252/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: confrontational, rebellious, raw, music discovery, punk film night

## Synopsis

Dive into the raw energy of a vibrant music scene that defined a generation.

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