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Powerful

One of my all time favorites.

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Fantastic!

This is a great story. Based on a real human life. The man wrote some great songs. So he was not as popular as Bob. He was an unappreciated artist here in 'merica, but obviously much appreciated elsewhere. Thank you mr.Sixto. Thank you mr. Film makers. I appreciate everything about this story. All you critics can just feck off.much love to you and yours, mr. Rodriguez.

If you haven't seen this movie you need to go in knowing as little as possible. It's about finding a singer named Rodriguez and leave it at that. To those who criticize that the movie is not an exhaustive biography I will dare to speak for the producer that it was never his intention. The story is about South Africa finding Sugar Man. That he was known in Australia and had some fame there doesn't change the facts of this story. The full biography of his life would be a film of its own and worth telling but that's true for any number of other films. I think you'll like the music. Even if you don't still watch the film.

Many people know the names of Michael Jackson, or bands like the Beatles. But very few people will know the name Sixto Rodriguez. He wrote two well received but low selling albums that were only popular in very few places like South Africa. This documentary shows a heartwarming tale about an unknown artist's musical impact on the small population that listened to his music. Music is a unique art form which impacts peoples' lives daily by having the ability to teach someone a new idea while still be entertaining at the same time. This allows it to make positive effects on the world by giving the listeners a good message and help influencing them to possibly help out the world.The director Malik Bendjelloul, puts us through a journey of discovering who Sixto Rodriguez was. This helps you be able to learn who this singer is and what his morals and principles were. Bendjelloul skillfully structures the documentary to make you wonder what happened to this unknown singer. Until finally the search to whatever happens to this singer comes with an unexpected twist. He manages to make you wonder why this man was not popular because his two albums were mostly positive from critics. Could it be from bad luck or another example of the music industry taking advantage of an artist's talent? The only way to find out is by watching it yourself. This documentary does deserve to be seen but not only for its heartwarming tale but ability to show how music can positively change people's worldview.

***SPOILER ALERT** Where is the Sugar (Man)?Searching for Sugar Man is a brilliant movie that uses music and mystery to draw the audience in. The story is about how a failed musician (Rodriguez) in Detroit that makes it big in South Africa and never knows. Two super fans embark on a journey to search for a musical idol form their youth. The combination of animation and music set it apart from most documentaries out there. Malik Bendjelloul did an outstanding job in the scene with an animation of Rodriguez walking down the streets of Detroit. The scene starts off with a drawing of the street then progresses to the animation of him walking past run-down store fronts. At this point of the film it symbolized the position he is at in his career in the United States. The mystery aspect is what keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat from the beginning to the big reveal in the end. Bendjelloul keeps you guessing because provides testimonies of people who have seen Rodriguez around Detroit. These people talk about him like he is deceased. This is because rumors spread that he either lit himself on fire or shot himself in the head on stage. All this leads up to the big reveal of Rodriguez being alive still living in Detroit. This scene is shot masterfully as Rodriguez opens up the window and the audience see him for the first time. This symbol of him breaking out of the mysterious role into an actual person. I would recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of mystery and 1960's music. Rodriguez's sound reminds me of the Beatles. As a person who does not like many documentaries this one was one I enjoyed. 10 out of 10 would recommend.