Circle Jerks My Career as a Jerk (2012)

From the beginning LA punk band the Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross now Redd Kross in late 1979 the band came to encapsulate the image sound and energy of California Hardcore Punk Filmmaker David Markey 1991 The Year Punk Broke The Slog Movie mixes indepth interviews rare live footage and historical perspective to illustrate the story of one of the most influential bands in the American underground My Career as a Jerk follows the band from their early days and classic debut to navigating the independent label and touring scene of the 80s to the addictions fights and injuries that forced their break up Of course the story doesnt quite end there