Searching for Sugarman/Sixto Rodriguez

[Sam_BFC]

Hey all,

A friend has turned me on to this 2012 film/doc about the lost folk artist Sixto Rodriguez.

I'm definitely gonna check it out soon, was just wondering if any folk here are familiar with him or the film at all?

Trailer looks cool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDw7OqVBT-w

[hypehat]

The film is just OK - not enough Rodriguez for my liking, and when you see it you're gonna think why it was made 'now' as opposed to 'then'.

However, Rodriguez himself is a great artist. I bought the doc soundtrack as it was cheap on iTunes, and it's amazing. Great singing, lyricism, arrangements... Definitely pick it up.

[Wild-Honey]

I haven't seen it yet but friends have and they loved it.  I've been a fan of his for over 20 years.  I listened to his album driving across the Nullarbor.  Good times.

[D409]

Great documentary, turned me on to a great artist. Checked with some South African friends, Rodriguez was/is as popular there as the documentary suggests. Check it out, it's a heart-warming story...

[Aum Bop Diddit]

Finally got around to seeing this and I really loved it.  Oddly I don't find the music that compelling although the tracks with string arrangements almost have a "Forever Changes" meets Jose Feliciano kind of appeal for  me.  But as a film I find it terrifically constructed, very creative, and so obviously a labor of love.  And the story is mind blowing and the humility and strength of the man (and his family and admirers) is extremely inspiring.

i would put it at the very top tier of Rock Docs in that i think it works even if you are not familiar with or a fan of the subject.