The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998)

Director:

Penelope Spheeris

Stars:

Stephen Chambers, Flea, Gary Fredo

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Stephen Chambers	...	Himself
Flea	...	Himself
Gary Fredo	...	Himself (LAPD)
Ron Martinez	...	Himself - Final Conflict
Michael Orr	...	Pinwheel
Rick Wilder	...	Himself (The Mau-Maus)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

punk | title directed by female | homelessness | sequel | third part | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 1998 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spheeris Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was originally to be titled 'The Decline In Eastern Civilization' and was to cover the Japanese heavy metal music scene.

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Connections

Follows The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

User Reviews

Sad, sobering

The first film "Decline..." showed the birth of punk. This film shows almost 20 years later, what's happened to it. Basically the film is about homeless teenagers who are into punk, living off the streets of LA. It's harrowing to watch and hear what these kids go through each day. Also scary is when they're asked where they'll be 5 years from now, they all answer "dead". Despite what the former poster here said, the director is totally on the sides of the kids. She does not exploit them or ridicule them. She just basically interviews them--where they came from, how they survive, what about the future, etc. She's showing a small portion of society you never really see portrayed in films. Worth watching, but very sad.