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7.9/10 2012 1h 25m Released

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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.

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Stephen Segerman
Stephen Segerman
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Rodriguez
Rodriguez
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Regan Rodriguez
Regan Rodriguez
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Eva Rodriguez
Eva Rodriguez
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Mike Theodore
Mike Theodore
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Dennis Coffey
Dennis Coffey
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Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy
Sandra Rodriguez-Kennedy
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Clarence Avant
Clarence Avant
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Steve Rowland
Steve Rowland
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Malik Bendjelloul
Malik Bendjelloul
Self (uncredited)
Dan DiMaggio
Dan DiMaggio
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Jerome Ferretti
Jerome Ferretti
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Willem Möller
Willem Möller
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Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Craig Bartholomew Strydom
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Ilse Assmann
Ilse Assmann
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Steve M. Harris
Steve M. Harris
Self

Reviews

Andres Gomez 6/10

An interesting story in a well driven story and high quality cut. However, it tries to be much more epic than what it actually is.

Cavalli 8/10

An unlikely and interesting story that is part historical, part investigation and ultimately satisfying. The historical backdrop of South Africa's dictatorship years and of the lack of communication it had with the outside world are key in understanding why this strange story could happen in the first place.

Igbochild 10/10

An endlessly fascinating and compelling story involving Rodriguez, a talented American singer-songwriter that should have been a household name, but instead quickly faded into obscurity. Long rumored to have died under tragic circumstances, his music develops a cult following among the Afrikaner youth. Rebelling against the oppressive and isolationist system of Apartheid, Rodriguez's music becomes a soundtrack for…

badelf 10/10

This is probably the most enjoyable documentary film I've ever seen. It's about a singer from the 70s whom I've never heard of (although I'm old enough) even though he's clearly a better poet and songwriter than Bob Dylan (yes, I said that and I'm a poet so there's my credentials). If you know anything about the record industry, and about the reality of discrimination in the United States, then it's easy to…

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FAQ about Searching for Sugar Man

What is Searching for Sugar Man about?
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.
When was Searching for Sugar Man released?
Searching for Sugar Man was released in 2012.
What genres does Searching for Sugar Man belong to?
Searching for Sugar Man is categorised as Music, Documentary.
Who stars in Searching for Sugar Man?
The cast of Searching for Sugar Man includes Stephen Segerman, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, Eva Rodriguez, Mike Theodore.