
Searching for Sugar Man
“Searching for Sugar Man” is a documentary that follows two South African fans on their quest to uncover the mystery behind Sixto Rodriguez, a Detroit-based musician who disappeared into obscurity after his albums failed to gain traction in the United States. The film explores themes of hope, inspiration, and the unexpected impact of Rodriguez’s music in apartheid-era South Africa, ultimately revealing a surprising and heartwarming story.
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Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Director: Malik Bendjelloul
Actors: Clarence Avant, Dennis Coffey, Eva Rodriguez, Malik Bendjelloul, Mike Theodore, Regan Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy, Stephen Segerman, Steve Rowland
Country: Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom
Company: Canfield Pictures, Passion Pictures, Red Box Films
Awards: Won 1 Oscar, 44 wins & 33 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $9,380,362
Duration:
1h 26minRelease: 2012
Release Date: 2012-06-30
IMDb: 8.2
TMDB: 7.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 79
FilmAffinity: 8.0