(2012) [Trailer]
Director: Malik Bendjelloul [IMDB]
I keep hearing lots of good things about this documentary and it's been in my watch list for a few months now. Tonight I decided to rent it and see what all the hype is about.
Synopsis: Rodriguez is an obscure singer/songwriter from Detroit who released records in the 70's that you never heard about. Turns out, he's the Elvis of South Africa and they are curious to know what the hell happened to him?
Searching for Sugar Man is one hell of a film. It's beautifully orchestrated and is a really easy documentary to digest. The cinematography is incredible... some of the scenes filmed in Detroit are breathe taking... and one normally doesn't say that about Detroit. The film is stocked with music by Rodriguez and being someone who is unfamiliar with his work... I am now a fan. Searching for Sugar Man's greatest strength is its story. It's amazing, I really don't want to spoil anything and I would highly recommend you go in with your blinders on. The less you know, the better, so stay off Wikipedia and don't watch the trailer... even though I posted it up there... I'm an asshole.
This documentary is a must for any fan of music and if you're into the documentary stylings of Werner Herzog, Errol Morris, or James Marsh .. you'll love this.
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