| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 87 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a documentary film in 2012. |
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Special features: commentary with Malik Bendjelloul and Rodriguez; making Sugar Man; an evening with Malik Bendjelloul and Rodriguez; theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Camilla Skagerström ; original songs by Sixto Rodriguez. |
| Performer |
With: Steve Segerman, Sixto Rodriguez. |
| Summary |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career. Unknown to him, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon. Long rumored there to be dead, two fans, record store owner Stephen Segerman and journalist Craig Bartholomew-Strydom, decided to seek out the truth of his fate. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language and some drug references. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.78) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language |
English dialogue, optional French subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Subject |
Rodriguez, Sixto.
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Folk musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Bendjelloul, Malik, 1977-2014- Producer. Screenwriter. Director. Editor.
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Chinn, Simon. Producer.
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Rodriguez, Sixto. Interviewee. Performer.
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Segerman, Stephen.
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Bartholomew-Strydom, Craig.
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Red Box Films.
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Passion Pictures (Firm).
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Canfield Pictures (Firm).
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Documentary Company (London, England).
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm).
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm).
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| Added Title |
Searching for Sugarman |
| Standard No. |
043396413665 |
| Music No. |
41366 Sony Pictures Classics |
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