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Some of the recent posts on the Sugarman.org Message Board

Entry #: 865 Entry Date: 2012-06-28 23:42:11 Name: David Visitor Comments: Rodriguez – I found you through the Grantland.com article about the documentary and bought your album on iTunes today. I cannot stop listening. It has brought me immeasurable joy already and cannot wait to see the film here in Denver! Entry #: 864 EntryContinueContinue reading “Some of the recent posts on the Sugarman.org Message Board”

Searching For Sugar Man: world exclusive trailer – video

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, mysterious 1970s folk rocker, Rodriguez. Malik Bendjelloul’s acclaimed documentary premiered at the Sundance film festival, where it won two awards, opened last week’s Sheffield DocFest, went down a storm at this week’s Los Angeles film festival and opens in the UKContinueContinue reading “Searching For Sugar Man: world exclusive trailer – video”

Q&a Rodriguez – the mystery man speaks about his ‘disappearance’, new documentary Searching For Sugar Man, being bigger than The Beatles in South Africa & more – News – QTheMusic.com

Q&a Rodriguez – the mystery man speaks about his ‘disappearance’, new documentary Searching For Sugar Man, being bigger than The Beatles in South Africa & more via Q&a Rodriguez – the mystery man speaks about his ‘disappearance’, new documentary Searching For Sugar Man, being bigger than The Beatles in South Africa & more – NewsContinueContinue reading “Q&a Rodriguez – the mystery man speaks about his ‘disappearance’, new documentary Searching For Sugar Man, being bigger than The Beatles in South Africa & more – News – QTheMusic.com”

‘Searching For Sugar Man’ Trailer Explores Mysterious Rock Icon

Despite coming from Detroit, chances are you’ve never heard of rock musician Rodriguez, especially if you’re from the US. The 1970′s Mexican-American folk rocker has become an icon in South Africa and other places around the world and a new documentary from Malik Bendjelloul explores the obscure life of this man. Winning the audience and grand prize awards for documentaryContinueContinue reading “‘Searching For Sugar Man’ Trailer Explores Mysterious Rock Icon”

Sounds On Screen – Sydney Film Festival 2012 Review: Searching For Sugar Man (CTC) | the AU review

As I walked into Searching For Sugar Man I had a million questions in my head. It turns out I wasn’t the only one. Even his biggest fans have been wondering just who is this guy Rodriguez? And that was before I’d even had a chance to think about whether I’d like his music. BoyContinueContinue reading “Sounds On Screen – Sydney Film Festival 2012 Review: Searching For Sugar Man (CTC) | the AU review”

“Cold Fact” Rodriguez – A Retrospective

By Andrew Bond, London, April 1998 South Africa was a very different place in 1971 when Cold Fact was modestly unleashed on the Southern hemisphere. Back then, nobody had heard of Rodriguez. Abba was storming the charts, TV hadn’t arrived (god forbid, it was too corruptive according to the dominees) and our current President wasContinueContinue reading ““Cold Fact” Rodriguez – A Retrospective”

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Brings Rodriguez’s 1970s Music… — NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

Searching for Sugar Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Tracklisting SUGAR MAN CRUCIFY YOUR MIND CAUSE I WONDER LIKE JANIS THIS IS NOT A SONG, IT’S AN OUTBURST: OR, THE ESTABLISHMENT BLUES CAN’T GET AWAY I THINK OF YOU INNER CITY BLUES SANDREVAN LULLABY – LIFESTYLES STREET BOY A MOST DISGUSTING SONG I’LL SLIP AWAYContinueContinue reading “SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Brings Rodriguez’s 1970s Music… — NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —”

‘Searching For Sugar Man’: The Unbelievable True Story Of Rodriguez | Huffington Post

“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.

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”

Backbeat: Rodriguez Plays Riveting SXSW Showcase, Screens ‘Sugar Man’ Doc | Billboard.biz

The bright lights of Paramount Theater marquee gave director Malk Bendjelloul a distinct charge as he wandered outside the venue a half-hour before the 9:30 p.m. screening. His film “Searching for Sugar Man” about the ’70s singer-songwriter Rodriguez had won two awards at the Sundance Film festival where it premiered, but “it was nothing likeContinueContinue reading “Backbeat: Rodriguez Plays Riveting SXSW Showcase, Screens ‘Sugar Man’ Doc | Billboard.biz”