Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Kevin J — 14 Mar 2013

Fantastic and engrossing documentary. A must for anybody who likes music or documentaries. A great story told very well.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Kevin J on 14 Mar 2013.

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Genial, pero por la historia; con el documental tengo mis reparos, sobre el montaje, estructura, y sobre todo la inmensa falta de datos de…

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By Pablo C (173) on 15 May 2015

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By Michael R (2,154) on 08 Feb 2015

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By Stephane B (118) on 24 Apr 2015

Pas banal comme histoire .. le gars vie toujours dans sa maison .. tranquille :) et fait parfois des concerts en Afrique du sud…

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By Stefan L (354) on 11 Jul 2016

Fantastic documentary after seeing him live. Almost surreal that things like this happen…

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Conmovedora, una historia increíble de la voz que fue apagada en una parte del mundo y encendida en otra…

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By Obadiah W (2) on 07 May 2018

An unbelievable tale…

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By John M (4,356) on 24 Jun 2016

This is a very well edited, well shot, super well researched documentary about something or maybe someone that you didn't know you cared about…

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By Phil P (431) on 12 May 2015

He was bigger than Elvis, much much bigger…

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

Truly great documentary . Makes the concept of a star who changes his life after fame seem embarrassing…

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