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Searching for Sugar Man

  • Music
  • Documentary
Confirmed2012-06-307.98.1Trakt

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

Searching for Sugar Man is a 2012 documentary that follows two South African fans on a quest to uncover the true story of Rodriguez, a mysterious 1970s rock musician. The film explores how the singer became a cult legend in South Africa despite obscurity in his home country, and what really happened to him.

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Malik Bendjelloul
Malik Bendjelloul

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Searching For Sugar Man | Official Trailer HD (2012)

YouTube · 2012-06-19

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When was Searching for Sugar Man released?

The documentary was released on June 30, 2012.

What is Searching for Sugar Man about?

The film follows two South African fans as they investigate the mysterious life and disappearance of Rodriguez, a 1970s rock musician who became an unlikely cultural icon in South Africa while remaining largely unknown elsewhere.

What genres does this documentary cover?

Searching for Sugar Man is a music documentary that blends biographical storytelling with musical history.

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