Friday, May 10, 2013

Searching for Sugar Man - the greatest story you haven't heard

Once in a while, you discover a movie - a story - that you never expected. What if I told you there was a singer in the early Seventies who was every bit as amazing as Hendrix - as Johnny Cash - who was a legend in other countries - but who was nothing but a whisper here in America? As fast as you're able, track down the winner of this year's Academy Award for Best Documentary, Searching for Sugar Man, the true story of legendary guitar player Sixto Rodriguez and how one man turned music into myth, passing into shadow...and beyond. To say more would spoil the incredible pleasure of discovering this film and the amazing presence behind this story...and his music!!! When the movie ended, I couldn't order the albums fast enough. I know that I'll be listening to Rodriguez all summer long...and beyond. Amidst all the looming blockbuster behemoths of summer, please do yourself a favor and make seeing this movie an absolute must - it's too wild to be true, and too wonderful not to know about.

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  1. This is one of the best movies I've seen all year! I'm ordering the CD's too! Amazing story and amazing music!

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