“Searching for Sugar Man” tells the true story of the greatest ’70s US rock icon who never was, how he was rediscovered in a far off land and finally became the legend he always deserved to be. It is a story of hope, inspiration and the power of music.

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Attitude – Review
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New Statesman – Review
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The Crack – Film of the month, July
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Time Out – Critics’ Choice
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Weekend (Bristol & Bath) – Review

After failing to make an impact in America, he gave up his career as a musician. However, although he was relatively unknown in his home country by the mid 70s, his albums were starting to gain airplay in South Africa, Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Australia. Now with a new documentary surrounding his story and reclamation of fame, Rodriguez has been deserving receiving a lot of media attention.

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Edinburgh Reporter – Feature
Independent – Feature with Rodriguez & Malik
MovieScope – July, feature with Malik
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Sight & Sound – August, Malik news piece
Sunday Times, Culture – Rodriguez & Malik feature
The List – Interview with Malik

Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul is interviewed regarding his role in the upcoming documentary “Searching for Sugarman”

There are several entrancing mysteries circulating in “Searching for Sugar Man,” a hugely appealing documentary about fans, faith and an enigmatic Age of Aquarius musician who burned bright and hopeful before disappearing. One mystery involves its title subject, a Detroit singer-songwriter known as Rodriguez who, after being discovered in a dive bar, cut a well-regarded record in 1969. The album, “Cold Fact,” earned good reviews and four Billboard stars, but it bombed in the United States, and Rodriguez faded from view. Where he went and why are just a few of the questions that a Swedish filmmaker, Malik Bendjelloul, sought in answering the riddle of Rodriguez.

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Dazed & Confused – Searching for Sugarman
Screen Daily – Malik Interview 19 July
Stylist Lauren Laverne with a Mention
Time Out – Malik Interview