“Sugar Man” is remarkable because it conjures an overwhelming, unique sense of hope. It’s a tale of talent being recognized, of humility’s triumph. – Kia Makarechi via ‘Searching For Sugar Man’: The Unbelievable True Story Of Rodriguez.
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Unseen Films: A review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) and a report on a mini concert by Rodriguez Tribeca 2012
I love this film. The film had me drinking the Rodriguez Koolaid almost from the get go. I was so much a fan by the end that I went out and bought both Rodriguez CDs not long after seeing the film. – dbborroughs via Unseen Films: A review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) andContinueContinue reading “Unseen Films: A review of Searching for Sugar Man (2012) and a report on a mini concert by Rodriguez Tribeca 2012”
Unseen Films: Searching for Sugar Man (2011) Tribeca 2012
Hi everybody! My name is Chocko and I tonight I am reporting from the red carpet event for the New York Premiere of SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN. In a nutshell, the movie is about a Mexican-American folk singer from the 70’s named Rodriguez (pictured above) who was adored by critics, but was a flop commercially. ContinueContinue reading “Unseen Films: Searching for Sugar Man (2011) Tribeca 2012”
Rodriguez – New York City – Live Show + Film Screenings (Tribeca Film Festival)
Very excited for this upcoming week in New York City where Rodriguez will be playing a rare live show at Joe’s Pub. In addition, there will be two screenings of the Sundance award winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Check the links below and hope to see you there!ContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – New York City – Live Show + Film Screenings (Tribeca Film Festival)”
Poetry In Performance: A Celebration of National Poetry Month
From Facebook Events Live acoustic performance from Rodriguez! April 11th at 7pm Wayne State Welcome Center Come join the smallest student organization on campus for a grand celebration of National Poetry Month! The Wayne Writer’s Forum is proud to present two icons of poetry and music, Ed Sanders and Sixto Rodriguez. This event is freeContinueContinue reading “Poetry In Performance: A Celebration of National Poetry Month”
Free Basin’ Fridays – RODRIGUEZ! « Light in the Attic Records
It’s been a crazy year for Rodriguez. The documentary Searching For Sugar Man was one of the first films to be purchased (by Sony Pictures Classics) at Sundance and picked up two awards on the way (World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary and World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize for its Celebration of the Artistic Spirit).ContinueContinue reading “Free Basin’ Fridays – RODRIGUEZ! « Light in the Attic Records”