Circle Jerks || My Career As A Jerk

The Circle Jerks occupy an odd place in the annals of punk-rock history. Formed in 1979 in an abandoned Baptist church in Hermosa Beach, California, the band became one of the most influential groups from the early hardcore era. However, after an unhappy experience with a major label, the band was largely sidelined during punk's rebirth in the 1990s. When they tried to resurface and make a record in 2009, producer Dimitri Coats was fired and lead singer Keith Morris followed him to form the band OFF! instead.

 While the Circle Jerks are now on indefinite hiatus, the documentary My Career As A Jerk takes an in-depth look at the lopsided history of the iconic California band.