Searching for Sugar Man

Director: Malik Bendjelloul
Cast: Dennis Coffey, Rodriguez, Steve Segerman
Theatrical Release Date: Fri Jul 27 00:00:00 EDT 2012
Festivals: Sundance Film Festival
Awards: 2013 Academy Awards Best Documentary Feature
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Synopsis: Rodriguez was the greatest ‘70s US rock icon who never was. Hailed as the greatest recording artist of his generation he disappeared into oblivion – rising again from the ashes in a completely different context many miles away. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance Film Festival]

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