Penelope Spheeris

Documentary investigating the gender politics of cinematic shot design, and how these subconsciously impact the representation of women in society.

Director and "rock 'n roll anthropologist" Penelope Spheeris chronicles the 'gutter punk' lifestyle of homeless LA teens in this 1998 documentary - the concluding entry in her music film series.

When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship.

Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) host a public access TV show about the important issues - rock music and babes. When a TV producer (Rob Lowe) buys the rights to their show and falls for the same girl as Wayne, the bubble the pair inhabit implodes. And Bohemian Rhapsody is sung.

Director Penelope Spheeris explores the life of LA's Heavy Metal scene of the mid and late 80s in the second part of her music documentary series.

Documentary which dives headlong into the chaos of the LA punk rock scene, circa 1980, and features Black Flag, X, Circle Jerks and Germs.