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Searching for Sugar Man - Trailer
"Searching for Sugar Man" (2012) is a notable documentary about the life of American musician Sixto Rodriguez. The film was directed by Malik Bendjelloul and won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2013 Academy Awards. "Searching for Sugar Man" tells the story of the unexpected rise of Rodriguez, who had no idea that his music had become an incredibly popular phenomenon in South Africa, while he had no idea of such success in his native America.
The film explores Rodriguez's life, from the quiet period after his unsuccessful debut album, until his music was discovered and re-released in South Africa, creating a huge cult following. for him. However, Rodriguez remained ambiguous about this success and continued to live a simple life. "Searching for Sugar Man" is not only a documentary about an excellent musician, but also a touching story about the passion for music and its importance in people's lives.
Year of release: 2012
Director: Malik Bendjelloul
Screenwriter: Malik Bendjelloul
Main actor: Sixto Rodriguez
Genre: Documentary, Music, Drama
Number of episodes: N/A (documentary)
Status: Completed
Country: USA, Sweden, UK
IMDb score: 8.2/10