Searching for Sugar Man

Searching for Sugar Man

2012 · 85 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.9 (833 votes)
Dir. Malik Bendjelloul · Starring Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Mike Theodore, Dennis Coffey

Great Art Always Survives

MusicDocumentary

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.

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This film is a heartfelt journey of rediscovery, blending melancholic nostalgia with an ultimately uplifting sense of wonder. It feels like unearthing a hidden treasure, celebrating the profound, unexpected impact of art across continents. A soulful, reflective experience that resonates with quiet hope and the power of a forgotten voice.

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