Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Eric J — 13 Feb 2013

Powerful almost unreal story...many twists and turns.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Eric J on 13 Feb 2013.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Marnie Z (226) on 20 Aug 2015

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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 Jeff T (375) on 27 Feb 2015

I have been searching for a movie like this! Amazing. So good. Must watch…

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By Bruno V (991) on 20 Aug 2015

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By Jenna I (601) on 08 Feb 2015

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By Carlos V (83) on 22 Aug 2018

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