film details
Searching For Sugar Man
1hr 26mins
Directed by: Malik Bendjelloul
The plot: In the early 1970s, rocker Rodriguez released two critically feted albums, Cold Fact and Coming From Reality, that failed to spark the interest of the American record-buying public. With his star in rapid descent, Rodriguez continued to gig and became a footnote in music legend when he tragically committed self-immolation on stage. Thus documentary follows two South African music fans as they rake through the ashes of their idol's past in search of the man behind the facade.
Orange movie-goers' reactions
- " Cant wait for the honeydripper!" — Derek , 44, leigh
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Total Film
"The tale is better than the telling - and the soundtrack's better still - but music this monumental demands its moment. Now go and buy the album."
Time Out
"All you really have to know about this surprising and emotive music doc is that you should see it."
Empire
"Music fans will love this indie documentary. Try to avoid Googling him before you watch, though."
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