Edition |
[Widescreen.]. |
Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.78) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Camilla Skagerström ; original songs by Sixto Rodriguez. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2012. |
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Special features: commentary with Malik Bendjelloul and Rodriguez; making Sugar Man; an evening with Malik Bendjelloul and Rodriguez; theatrical trailer. |
Summary |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career. Unknown to him, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon. Long rumored there to be dead, two fans, record store owner Stephen Segerman and journalist Craig Bartholomew-Strydom, decided to seek out the truth of his fate. |
Audience |
Rating: PG-13; for brief strong language and some drug references. |
Language |
English dialogue; with optional English or French subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Rodriguez, Sixto.
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Folk musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- Great Britain.
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Feature films -- Sweden.
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Added Author |
Bendjelloul, Malik, 1977- Producer. Screenwriter. Director. Editor.
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Chinn, Simon. Producer.
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Rodriguez, Sixto. Interviewee. Performer.
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Segerman, Stephen.
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Bartholomew-Strydom, Craig.
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Red Box Films.
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Passion Pictures (Firm)
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Canfield Pictures (Firm)
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Documentary Company (London, England)
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Standard No. |
043396413665 |
Music No. |
41366 Sony Pictures Classics |
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