| The Decline of Western Civilization Part III | |
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 The theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Penelope Spheeris |
| Produced by | Ross Albert Guy J. Louthan Scott Wilder |
| Cinematography | Jamie Thompson |
| Edited by | Ross Albert Ann Trulove |
| Music by | Phil Suchomel |
| Distributed by | Spheeris Films |
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Running time | 86 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Decline of Western Civilization III is a 1998 documentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris, which chronicles the gutter punk lifestyle of homeless teenagers. It is the third film of a trilogy by Spheeris depicting life in Los Angeles at various points in time. The first film, The Decline of Western Civilization (1981), dealt with the punk rock scene during 1980–1981. The second film, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988), covers the Los Angeles heavy metal movement of 1986–1988.
Spheeris later credited the 1998 film with having a profound effect on her. She began a relationship with a man she met while filming the movie, signed up to be a foster parent, and eventually fostered five children.[1][2]
- ^ Friedman, Ann. "Penelope Spheeris: 'I sold out and took the money'". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ Eric, Ducker (26 June 2015). "Talking to Penelope Spheeris about time, rock 'n' roll, and The Decline of Western Civilization". The Rage. Retrieved 31 August 2016.