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A fascinating portrait of a forgotten musical pioneer, Searching for Sugar Man is by turns informative and mysterious.
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Although its attempts to play out as some sort of missing person drama perhaps sit at odds with its subject, the film is an engrossing yarn with a touch of visual flair from Malik Bendjelloul. February 13, 2020 | Full Review…
Although its attempts to play out as some sort of missing person drama perhaps sit at odds with its subject, the film is an engrossing yarn with a touch of visual flair from Malik Bendjelloul.
Jim Ross
Searching for Sugar Man is a sensitive yet creative documentary. Great for music and film fans alike. November 26, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Searching for Sugar Man is a sensitive yet creative documentary. Great for music and film fans alike.
Katie Smith-Wong
By far the best aspect of the film is to discover the music of Rodriguez, whose haunting lyrics truly were never appreciated in his native country. July 25, 2019 | Full Review…
By far the best aspect of the film is to discover the music of Rodriguez, whose haunting lyrics truly were never appreciated in his native country.
Nicholas Bell
A heart-warming documentary about holding onto your dreams -- and perhaps one of this year's most enjoyable and accomplished films. January 31, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A heart-warming documentary about holding onto your dreams -- and perhaps one of this year's most enjoyable and accomplished films.
Patrick Gamble
It is the model of the modern music documentary, which shines a well-deserved light on obscure artists or periods of their lives, and presents it in a way that appeals to broader audiences than mere music obsessives. December 14, 2018 | Full Review…
It is the model of the modern music documentary, which shines a well-deserved light on obscure artists or periods of their lives, and presents it in a way that appeals to broader audiences than mere music obsessives.
Benjamin H. Smith
The best, most touching, most humbling documentary I've ever seen about a musician I've never heard of. September 1, 2018 | Full Review…
The best, most touching, most humbling documentary I've ever seen about a musician I've never heard of.
Deborah Ross
Whether or not you know what finally happened to the film's subject, the reality is as rewarding as the myth. August 30, 2018 | Full Review…
Whether or not you know what finally happened to the film's subject, the reality is as rewarding as the myth.
Pat Padua
It becomes a portrait of a man who outlasted his times and went on to live in peace... February 22, 2018 | Full Review…
It becomes a portrait of a man who outlasted his times and went on to live in peace...
Steve Erickson
Director Malik Bendjelloul attempts clear the air and really analyze the thoughts and emotions that formed Sixto Rodriguez's past work. January 26, 2018 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Director Malik Bendjelloul attempts clear the air and really analyze the thoughts and emotions that formed Sixto Rodriguez's past work.
Kiko Martinez
An emotional fairy tale that doesn't fall into the melodramatic. [Full review in Spanish] April 8, 2017 | Full Review…
An emotional fairy tale that doesn't fall into the melodramatic. [Full review in Spanish]
Rafael Paz
A first-rate doc about the unsung Latino Bob Dylan who brought the spirit of American civil rights and Vietnam War anti-establishment protests to South Africa's fight against apartheid. June 30, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
A first-rate doc about the unsung Latino Bob Dylan who brought the spirit of American civil rights and Vietnam War anti-establishment protests to South Africa's fight against apartheid.
Mark Jackson
So lightweight and underdeveloped, you leave the theatre feeling like they still haven't found him yet. May 3, 2015
So lightweight and underdeveloped, you leave the theatre feeling like they still haven't found him yet.
Sean Burns
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