Searching for Sugar Man

Documentary, Music · 2012PG-13

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest ‘70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodriguez’s sound struck 2 renowned producers and they signed a recording deal. But when the album bombed, the singer disappeared into obscurity. A bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero.

Starring

Bernhard Winkler, Stephen Segerman, Peter Schildt, Rodriguez, Regan Rodriguez, John Battsek, Andrew Ruhemann, Eva Rodriguez, Malik Bendjelloul, Mike Theodore

Director

Malik Bendjelloul