Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Stefan L — 11 Jul 2016

Fantastic documentary after seeing him live. Almost surreal that things like this happen.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Stefan L on 11 Jul 2016.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sean Burns (1,156) for Philadelphia Weekly (778) on 02 May 2015

So lightweight and underdeveloped, you leave the theatre feeling like they still haven't found him yet…

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By Jh K (596) on 16 Aug 2015

Genial, pero por la historia; con el documental tengo mis reparos, sobre el montaje, estructura, y sobre todo la inmensa falta de datos de…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 23 Dec 2016

I like many others had never heard of Rodriquez or his music. I was immediately pulled into his amazing story…

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Very cool and interesting film. I want to learn more about this artist as his past was so intriguing…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 29 Jul 2015

Truly great documentary . Makes the concept of a star who changes his life after fame seem embarrassing…

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