Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Taki V — 06 Jan 2013

Great documentary. Keeps your attention pivoted. Great subject. If you have a SouthAfrican background, it just adds to the pleasure.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Taki V on 06 Jan 2013.

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