Searching for Sugar Man [DVD] [2011]
- SKU: 8350084
- Release Date: 01/22/2013
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Overview
Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- Commentary with director Malik Bendjelloul and musician Rodriguez
- An evening with Malik Bendjelloul and Rodriguez
- Making Sugar Man
Synopsis
Two South African music lovers embark on a mission to uncover the fate of an obscure, 1970s-era U.S. rocker whose debut album became a surprise hit in their home country, and uncover a shocking secret along the way. Sixto Diaz Rodriguez had the kind of musical career that every aspiring rock star fears -- lauded by critics but ignored by the public, he released two albums before unceremoniously disappearing from the spotlight. But while sales of Rodriguez's debut CD Cold Fact fell flat in the U.S., overseas in Australia and South Africa, the fans couldn't get enough. In apartheid-torn South Africa in particular, Cold Fact became something of an anti-establishment classic, eventually going platinum. Later, rumors began to swirl that Rodriguez had suffered a horrible death. When Rodriguez's second album Coming From Reality makes it's belated debut in South Africa, a pair of devoted fans take it upon themselves to uncover the facts surrounding the mysterious musician, and get the surprise of a lifetime while attempting to track the profits from his record sales. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Sixto Rodriguez
Steve Rowland
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incredible story that is well-told
Great story!
May 17, 2013This was a compelling story of a artist I was not familiar with prior to seeing this film but wanted to know more about after watching
I would recommend this to a friend
hard to believe this is malik`s first film
May 5, 2013the best movie ever. the music, the editing, the graphics,, the special features, malik`s enthusiam and determination, and of course the amazing rodriguez. does not matter how many times i watch the movie, i always cry.
I would recommend this to a friend
Gift item for musician was greatly appreciayed
June 12, 2016I purchased this along with the CD for a friend who is a musician. He thorough;y enjoyed it.
I would recommend this to a friend
very good movie must see
June 8, 2015great true story, it will become one of those stories that will linger for years to come...
I would recommend this to a friend
One of the greatest documentaries I've ever seen
March 22, 2014I just love the premise, the music. Great lesson in both history and values
I would recommend this to a friend
Great story
March 6, 2014Fantastic doc that presents a story more than it tries to sway your opinion
I would recommend this to a friend
Great docu-drama.
February 22, 2014SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez the greatest `70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar Rodriguez's sound struck 2 renowned producers and they signed a recording deal. But when the album bombed the singer disappeared into obscurity. A bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and over the next two decades he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Searching for Sugar Man won the 2013 Oscar for best documentary. It deserved it. The story is compelling--one of delayed but well-deserved recognition--and the music is excellent. Worth seeing without knowing anything about the story behind the documentary, and very much worth a blind buy.
I would recommend this to a friend