Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Maggie G — 04 Aug 2013

I own it!!! That's how much I love this movie! & trying to get my friends addicted to Rodriguez too!!

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Maggie G on 04 Aug 2013.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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