Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by William F — 14 Jan 2013

Documentary films have truly surpassed anything Hollywood offers up now.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by William F on 14 Jan 2013.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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