Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Gary M — 16 Feb 2013

Moving documentary about a great rock icon that finally gets his dues. I must remind myself to not watch emotional movies on the plane!! ;).

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Gary M on 16 Feb 2013.

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