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Searching for Sugar Man

A pair of South African investigators delve into the enigmatic life and career of Rodriguez, a reclusive 1970s rock star whose existence remains shrouded in mystery.

In the early 1970s, a Detroit folksinger named Sixto Rodriguez had a brief music career with two well-received but unsuccessful albums. Unbeknownst to him, his music had a surprising impact in South Africa, where he became a beloved pop icon and inspiration to many. Rumors of his supposed death by suicide led a few fans in the 1990s to investigate the truth, only to discover a remarkable and uplifting story. Meanwhile, a Detroit construction worker found that his long-lost artistic aspirations unexpectedly came true.

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Info about Searching for Sugar Man

Studio(s): Passion Pictures, Red Box Films

Originally Released: United States, Jun 30, 2012

Production Countries: Finland, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $9,637,687.00

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Music

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