Depeche Mode 101

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Daughters of the Dust

Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Daughters of the Dust." A film that portrays the unique culture of the Gullah people by focusing on the extended Peazant family as its members struggle with the decision to leave their island and move north. On the eve of their departure, memories of their Gullah history and its African roots come rising to the surface. Winner of Cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival.

Rating: R

Running Time: 117 mins.

Country Of Origin: United States

starring: Depeche Mode

director: D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, David Dawkins

Film follows Depeche Mode, a British rock band, and some of their dedicated fans as they set out on tour across the USA, ending in a performance at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

January 8, 2004

Finally -- a DVD of the greatest New Wave concert film of all time. is an essential Eighties time capsule, as Depeche Mode spread blasphemous rumors through America. Dave Gahan's white jeans look hotter than ever, especially when the entire Rose Bowl joins him to sing the climactic version of "Never Let Me Down Again." The excellent extras include where-are-they-now interviews with the fans (Oliver cut his hair!) and the band. Personal to Martin Gore: Love the new teeth!

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