Review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) by Antony V — 19 Sep 2013

Fascinating, gripping documentary about a singer-songwriter totally unknown in Europe and North America!

This review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) was written by Antony V on 19 Sep 2013.

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