Searching for Sugar Man

2012
PG-13
1h 26m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

74K

YOUR RATING

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

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

74K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 44 wins & 33 nominations total

Trivia
Some parts of the documentary were shot on an iPhone App called 8mm Vintage Camera after the producers ran out of film for an expensive real 8mm camera. The app cost only £1.49/$1.99. Director Malik Bendjelloul was cash strapped from making the documentary.

Goofs
During the credits there is a spelling error - It says "Mabu Vinly" instead of "Mabu Vinyl"

Quotes
Rodriguez: Thanks for keeping me alive!

Connections
Featured in 60 Minutes: Huawei/Sticker Shock/Rodriguez (2012)

Soundtracks
Sugar Man
Written by Rodriguez (as Sixto Rodriguez)
Courtesy of Hey Day Entertainment, LLC by arrangement
with Light in the Attic Records & Distribution, LLC

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Review

Featured review

10/10

By far THE BEST story I have every heard!!!

This movie is a MUST SEE. If you are a musician or songwriter and you have ever questioned the importance of what it is that you do, you need to see this film. This was the most inspiring thing I have ever seen. Aside from the unbelievable story, the cinematography had some very great moments and not to mention a stellar sound track. I am recommending this film to everyone I know. The only drawback is that because it is an indie film, it is very hard to find. It is only playing in one theater in my area (DC), and that's West End. I really hope this films picks up and begins showing in more theaters. Until then, I will continue to promote this film via word of mouth because I believe in it so much. ...Amazing things happen.