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Searching for Sugar Man

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Synopsis

"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.

Credits

Director(s): Malik Bendjelloul

Executive Producer(s): John Battsek

Producer(s): Simon Chinn, Malik Bendjelloul

Screenwriter(s): Malik Bendjelloul

Cinematographer: Camilla Skagerström, FSF

Editor(s): Malik Bendjelloul

Music: Sixto Rodriguez

Additional Credits: Co-Producers: George Chignell, Nicole Stott

Director Bio

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"Searching for Sugar Man" is the feature film debut of Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul. He previously made short documentaries about and with renowned artists such as Björk, Kraftwerk, Sting, Elton John, Rod Stewart and Madonna.

Contact

Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics


Public Film Contact

Sony Pictures Classics
sony_classics@spe.sony.com
212-833-8833
550 Madison Ave, 8th Fl
New York
NY
10022

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