Searching For Sugar Man

Year

2012

Duration

86 minutes

Genres

Documentary

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Rodriguez was a folk-rock musician who enjoyed some modest success in the ‘60s and ‘70s, writing and recording political protest songs which highlighted social injustice and inequality. He never gained recognition in his native USA, leading him to quit the music business and disappear into obscurity. However, elsewhere in the world – particularly in Apartheid-era South Africa, Rodriguez’s albums had become popular. This charming documentary follows two fans on their quest to discover what really happened to their hero. Did he really die? And did he ever know the true impact of his music?

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Malik Bendjelloul

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Contains one use of strong language and moderate drug references.

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Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following themes

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES

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Searching for Sugar Man: Film Guide

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What is intellectual property?

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