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“They didn't realize they'd be the slums of the future.”
Penelope Spheeris Brings Punk to Roger CormanAfter completing her documentary The Decline of Western Civilization about the LA punk scene, director Penelope Spheeris wanted to tell a narrative story in that world. Roger Corman saw potential in her vision and agreed to match her $250,000 investment to make the film. Spheeris made the unconventional choice to cast real punk musicians and street kids rather than professional actors, believing it would create more authentic performances. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we…
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