Monthly Archives: May 2014

The triumph and tragedy of Searching for Sugar Man – Telegraph

Posted on May 31, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 2 Comments

Searching for Sugar Man is a brilliant testament to the briefly glittering talents of its director and star In 2006, an aspiring young documentary maker called Malik Bendjelloul left his job at Swedish state TV and went to Africa in…

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Star Facing Trouble Over Dealmaking Exclusive – Hollywood Reporter

Posted on May 31, 2014 by SugarMan.org — Leave a comment

The former chairman of Motown Records sues Sixto Rodriguez for representations made 45 years ago. Searching for Sugar Man star Sixto Rodriguez spent years out of the limelight until an Oscar-winning documentary showcased how the Michigan-born songwriter had secretly become…

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The Tradesman Artist – Rick Emmerson

Posted on May 21, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 1 Comment

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Tribute to Malik – a Sugar sweet Man

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Brian Currin — Leave a comment

Originally posted on Anne Samson – Historian:
It was with shock I heard that Malik Bendjelloul was dead. It was only last year that I met him – when Searching for Sugarman had its premier in London. However, my relationship…

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Malik Bendjelloul: Death of a filmmaker who told an extraordinary South African tale | Daily Maverick

Posted on May 17, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 3 Comments

From Daily Maverick Malik Bendjelloul, the Swedish director of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’, has committed suicide aged 36. It’s just over a year since the documentary about folk musician Rodriguez won Bendjelloul an Oscar and captured the hearts of viewers…

Cannes To Mourn Malik Bendjelloul With Special ‘Sugarman’ Screening | Variety

Posted on May 16, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 1 Comment

From Variety Nick Vivarelli As Cannes mourned the death of Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul, the Swedish Film Institute and Protagonist Pictures set up a special screening of his Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” The non-official memorial “Sugar Man” screening will be held…

Oscar winning Sugar Man director committed suicide | Channel 24

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 7 Comments

From Channel 24 Stockholm – Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul, who won an Oscar for his 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man, committed suicide in Stockholm, his brother said on Wednesday. “I can confirm that it was suicide and that he had…

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Oscar-Winning Director Malik Bendjelloul Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 1 Comment

From Heavy The Oscar-winning movie director Malik Bendjelloul has died at the age of 36, reports The Associated Press. The Swedish director won the 2013 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his documentary Searching for Sugar Man. Prior to his death, Malik was…

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Oscar-Winning Director of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Found Dead | Variety

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 4 Comments

From Variety Director Malik Bendjelloul, whose 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” won the best documentary Oscar, has been found dead. He was 36. Police spokeswoman Pia Glenvik told the Associated Press that Bendjelloul died in Stockholm late Tuesday, but…

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Star’s Amazing Journey Erupts Into Fraud Lawsuit (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter

Posted on May 10, 2014 by SugarMan.org — 2 Comments

In 1970, Sixto Rodriguez was allegedly urged by the future chairman of Motown Records to write under “Jesus Rodriguez” to avoid prior contractual obligations. Those who have seen Searching for Sugar Man might think they know the astonishing tale of…