The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III is a documentary and musical study centered on homeless youth in Los Angeles during the late 1990s. The film examines the lives of teenagers who adopt a gutterpunk lifestyle, characterized by a focus on music, drug use, and a general rejection of authority as they navigate the city streets.

Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this project followed her work on Senseless in the same year. The cast features various individuals appearing as themselves, including Flea, Rick Wilder, Stephen Chambers, Gary Fredo, Keith Morris, and Eyeball. Produced by Guy J. Louthan and Scott Wilder, the film has a runtime of 86 minutes.

Audience reception is generally positive, as indicated by a 7.2 rating on IMDb based on 1,900 votes. On TMDB, the film holds a slightly lower score of 6.9 from 48 votes.