Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Piers C — 25 Nov 2013

10/10 absolutely phenomenal! Best story ever told in film in my opinion!

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Piers C on 25 Nov 2013.

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By Tav D (14) on 19 Nov 2015

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