The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

1998 · 86 min · ★ 6.9 · Documentary, Music

A musical study of Los Angeles in the late 90s, where homeless teens roam the streets and profess to live a punk lifestyle of music, drugs, and flouting authority.

Directed by Penelope Spheeris

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