Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Michael F — 27 Apr 2013

Amazing story. This one will put a smile on your face.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Michael F on 27 Apr 2013.

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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