Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Michael M — 01 Oct 2014

Awesome documentary about the great musician Rodriguez!

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Michael M on 01 Oct 2014.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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