Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Keifer F — 20 Jan 2014

Absolutely fantastic documentary about an absolutely amazing artist.

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Keifer F on 20 Jan 2014.

Searching for Sugar Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jeff T (375) on 27 Feb 2015

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By Bruno V (991) on 20 Aug 2015

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By Greg D (618) on 25 Jan 2015

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Very touching story about a musician that was not engulfed in fame. He took it in pride. Very honest and entertaining…

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By Jh K (596) on 16 Aug 2015

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