Blu-ray
The decline of western civilization. I
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Languages
In English, with optional English subtitles.
Performers
Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, X.
Publication Information
Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory, [2015]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (100 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Uniform Title
Added Uniform Title
Sequel: Decline of western civilization. Part II, The metal years (Motion picture)
Series
Summary
Breaking down barriers of expression and social mores, the Decline punks were against everything: They gave birth to an anti-establishment view of the world that permeates today's music, politics, social attitudes, styles and trands. The film documents their deliberate reaction to the mass commercialism of music; it is a blatant and angry rejection of the mainstream. Burgeoning at the time, many of the punk bands first seen here have become legendary.
Notes
Originally produced as a documentary in 1981.
This disc originally issued as part of the 4-disc set The decline of western civilization collection.
Special features: New 2K scans of the original film ; never-before-seen footage, interviews and performance ; audio commentary by Penelope Spheeris ; additional audio commentary by Dave Grohl.