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Searching for Sugar Man

PG-1320121h 25mMalik Bendjelloul
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 79

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"Great Art Always Survives"

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

MusicDocumentary
Musician1970sMayorSouth AfricaIconBased On True StoryMusic BusinessElectionDetroit, MichiganReading

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Frequently asked questions

What is Searching for Sugar Man (2012) about?

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

Who stars in Searching for Sugar Man?

Searching for Sugar Man stars Stephen Segerman (Self), Rodriguez (Self), Regan Rodriguez (Self), Eva Rodriguez (Self), Mike Theodore (Self). The film was directed by Malik Bendjelloul.

How long is Searching for Sugar Man?

Searching for Sugar Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is Searching for Sugar Man worth watching?

Searching for Sugar Man holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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