Searching for Sugar Man
DVD - 2013
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career. Unknown to him, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon. Long rumored there to be dead, two fans, record store owner Stephen Segerman and journalist Craig Bartholomew-Strydom, decided to seek out the truth of his fate.
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Publisher:
[New York] : Sony Pictures Classics ; Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2013]
Branch Call Number:
DVD 782.4216 RODRIGU SEARCHI 1DISC
Characteristics:
1 videodisc (ca. 87 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
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Searching for Sugarman
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Great story, great music. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Debra
Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Feature
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Add a CommentInformative, well done documentary about two fans searching for the truth about a mysterious musician they listened to in South Africa. I'd suggest this one to anyone who is a music fan.
Sixto Rodriguez failed as a young singer in the early 1970s, but managed to scrape by making a living for the next 40 years working as a day labourer in Detroit. Unbeknownst to him, he had been and still was a Superstar in South Africa. Watch the unbelievable story unfold as the documentarians try to trace how he died and their shocking subsequent discoveries. Witness his triumphant sold-out concert in South Africa and finally his return home. Truly life is sometimes stranger than fiction! ( Submitted by Melanie)
My girlfriend thought it was terrific story about a man with a lot of talent. I was tired and fell asleep and woke up in time to enjoy the last 15 minuets.
A truth is stranger than fiction documentary. What if you were a superstar and didn't know it? I came away from watching this with a lot of respect for Sixto Rodriguez.
In many ways humble subject had a more fulfilling life than his peers.
It's rare to have a happy ending for the two intrepid fans.
A fascinating documentary about a Detroit folk singer of the 80's (his voice sounds like a combination of Dylan and Don McLean) who never found a following in a North America but became a legend in South Africa
An absolute jewel.
I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this film. A terrific story.
The movie was a study of contrasts...so so sorry he missed his chance when he was younger..the USA distributor was a piece of work.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/06/rodriguez-lawsuit-missing-royalties-searching-for-sugar-man
I ordered his album COLD FACTS & am so happy he's making millions on the road
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rodriguez-10-things-you-dont-know-about-the-searching-for-sugar-man-star-20130328
Music industry and one man's talent finally appreciated.
I did enjoy this film, a documentary about discovery, and interesting film of South Africa.