Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Pedro G — 27 Aug 2013

Muy recomendada, el mejor documental desde hace un buen tiempo.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Pedro G on 27 Aug 2013.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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

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By Anti R (43) on 31 Mar 2017

Rodriguez seems very nice but the scenes on the concerts are disruptive: his fans are all Afrikaners…

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By Bruno V (991) on 20 Aug 2015

Pretty good documentary, about this mysterious musician…

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

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By Tim G (1,197) on 16 Oct 2018

Wonderful documentary about a talented and humble musician from Detroit…

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Director Malik Bendjelloul attempts clear the air and really analyze the thoughts and emotions that formed Sixto Rodriguez's past work…

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