Searching for Sugar Man a historical documentary

Upon learning of the passing of the 81-year-old American musician and songwriter of Mexican descent who had been forgotten by many, I was reminded of the exceptional documentary about his life that was awarded an Oscar in 2012.

The musician was an exceptional singer-songwriter, comparable in talent to Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones.

Unfortunately, he fell victim to the common fate of not being fully recognized in his own country.

In the late 1960s, a musician named Sixto Rodriguez, who was shrouded in mystery, was discovered by two producers in a bar located in Detroit.

These producers were captivated by the profound lyrics and soulful melodies performed by Rodriguez.

The band recorded a total of two albums in the unshakable belief that their artist would eventually become one of the most celebrated musicians of his time.

Unfortunately, fame and fortune remained elusive, and the singer faded into obscurity due to widespread speculation that he had taken his own life while performing on stage.

During this time, one of the albums managed to make its way into Apartheid South Africa, where it quickly became popular through bootleg recordings.

This unexpected development transformed Rodriguez into a symbol of hope, representing the struggle for independence and resistance against the oppressive system.

Much later, two South African fans set out to find out what had really happened to Rodriguez and their investigation led them to an extraordinary story.

2012: Oscar Awards: Best Documentary

2012: BAFTA Awards: Best Documentary

2012: Guldbagge Awards (Sweden): Best Documentary. 6 nominations

2012: Sundance Film Festival: Audience Award (Best International Documentary).

2012: Satellite Awards: Nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film.

2012: National Board of Review (NBR): Best Documentary Feature Film