10 years ago, the documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” was released. The story of a quest led by South African fans to find American singer Sixto Rodriguez. Without knowing it, and forgotten by all, this musician of the 70s was a huge star among the South African white minority and in Australia. The film won the Oscar for best documentary in 2013, and was a worldwide phenomenon… An upheaval also in the lives of its protagonists.
“Searching for Sugar Man” or how a documentary can change your life is a great report by Romain Chanson in Cape Town, South Africa.
List of music played :
– Crucify Your Mind (Cold Fact, 1970)
-Sugar Man (Cold Fact, 1970)
– Hate Street Dialog (Cold Fact, 1970)
– Can’t Get Away From Me (Original Soundtrack by Seaching For Sugarman)
– Sandrevan Lullaby – Lifestyles (Coming From Reality, 1971)
-Jane S. Piddy (Cold Fact, 1970)
– Cause (Coming From Reality, 1971).