| Overall: | B- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 86 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 21 Jan 2013 |
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Searching For Sugar Man is rated PG-13:
Director: Malik Bendjelloul
Cast: Rodriguez, Steve Segerman, Dennis Coffey
Studio: 2012 Sony Pictures Classics
Website: Official site for Searching For Sugar Man.
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Before the day of Internet sensations and web searches, Sixto Rodriguez, the son of Mexican immigrants, dreamt of a singing career. His music style and gritty lyrics about sex,…
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Why Is Searching For Sugar Man Rated PG-13?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
