If you’re a film fan that’s under the age of 30, there’s a large chance you’re not familiar with the work of filmmaker Penelope Spheeris. And frankly, that’s a damn shame. While many know her for her work on films like “Wayne’s World,” “Little Rascals,” and “Black Sheep,” the director revolutionized how punk rock was portrayed in cinema thanks to her films “The Decline of Western Civilization” (which would go on to have two respected sequels) and “Suburbia” (a cult film that was recently restored and deserves wider recognition).

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