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Depeche Mode: 101

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07/05/1999

BBC Four - Depeche Mode: 101

Documentary about Depeche Mode's attempts to break America in 1989.

Documentary about Depeche Mode's attempts to break America in 1989. The film follows them preparing for the final concert of their Music for the Masses tour in Pasadena.

DA Pennebaker's classic verite documentary as alternative/modern rock outfit Depeche Mode break America in 1989. The film follows Depeche Mode preparing for the final concert of their Music for the Masses tour at Pasadena's Rose Bowl, while also following a group of young fans who have won tickets to the concert as they travel to the show by bus across America.

'I'm not sure about this. Let's go home', lead singer Dave Gahan tells the rest of the band before they take the stage in Pasadena. Pennebaker tracks Depeche Mode as their 1987 Music for the Masses album and tour prepares the way for 1990's Violator hit album and tour, which saw the boys from Basildon turn into monsters of rock.

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