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THE EXPERIENCE

Turn it up for The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, Penelope Spheeris’ wild, cranked-to-eleven portrait of L.A.’s 1980s heavy metal scene. Big hair, bigger egos, and a culture fueled by ambition, bravado, and pure chaos collide as bands, fans, and hopeful rock gods harness the raw energy of a moment.

Stick around for Part I and Part III! Tickets sold separately for each screening.

ON SCREEN: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988. Directed by Penelope Spheeris. Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes. Not Rated.

In the mid 80’s a new scene took over the Los Angeles nightlife–Heavy Metal. Loud, rude, sexy, sexist and anti-authoritarian. Penelope Spheeris’ THE METAL YEARS takes an in-depth look at rabid fans, desperate groupies, wanna-be rock stars that go so far as to threaten suicide if they don’t “make it.” The film also portrays the harsh reality of the music business, where everyone’s dream to become a star can’t possibly come true. It’s a real life “Spinal Tap” that makes us look back and ask, “What the hell were we doing?”