Searching for Sugar Man 2012

In this astonishing true story, Rodriguez's enigmatic rise and mysterious disappearance are reexamined by two South African fans on a quest for truth. Discovered in a Detroit bar, his album was touted as a masterpiece, but it vanished from the scene. Instead, his music became an unlikely phenomenon in apartheid South Africa.

In this astonishing true story, Rodriguez's enigmatic rise and mysterious disappearance are reexamined by two South African fans on a quest for truth. Discovered in a Detroit bar, his album was touted as a masterpiece, but it vanished from the scene. Instead, his music became an unlikely phenomenon in apartheid South Africa.

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Searching for Sugar Man does not have end credit scenes.

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Metacritic

79

Metascore

8.4

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IMDb

8.2 /10

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79

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85th Academy Awards 2013

Win

Documentary (Feature)

66th British Academy Film Awards 2013

Malik Bendjelloul
Win

Best Documentary

Malik Bendjelloul

18th Critics' Choice Awards 2013

Win

Best Documentary Feature

65th Directors Guild of America Awards 2013

Malik Bendjelloul
Win

Documentaries

Malik Bendjelloul

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Searching For Sugar Man | Official Trailer HD (2012)

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