Searching for Sugar Man (2012)

Decades after Detroit singer-songwriter Rodriguez disappeared following the commercial failure of his albums, two fans try to track down their idol.

Director: Unknown
Cast: Dan DiMaggio, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore, Rodriguez, Sixto Rodriguez, Steve Segerman
Runtime: 01h 26m
Type: Movie

Searching for Sugar Man (2012)

Decades after Detroit singer-songwriter Rodriguez disappeared following the commercial failure of his albums, two fans try to track down their idol.

Director: Unknown
Cast: Dan DiMaggio, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore, Rodriguez, Sixto Rodriguez, Steve Segerman
Runtime: 01h 26m
Type: Movie
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