"Searching for Sugar Man" winning Best Documentary Feature

Ben Affleck presenting Malik Bendjelloul and Simon Chinn with the Oscar® for Best Documentary Feature for "Searching for Sugar Man" at the 2013 Oscars®.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Sixto Rodriguez (July 10, 1942 - August 8, 2023), aged 81 And RIP Malik Bendjelloul (September 14, 1977 - May 13, 2014), aged 36 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@Mello-Martin]

Just heard that filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul passed away today, I am very chocked and sad :'( RIP Malik, you made one of the best documentaries I've ever seen!

[@Vaginaninja]

@@jackspry9736 hello Jack

[@rexcrossnet]

RIP Malik Bendjelloul

[@soilgrasswaterair]

RIP dear Malik

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

Remember it was 2 South Africans that went on the quest to find him and refused to let his legacy to music die because of unscrupulous leaches in his own country. Without the South African initiative this documentary would not exist. From the first word I ever heard Rodriquez sing I was hooked by his insight into life. It is something we as South Africans could and can still relate to. Peace to the world and thank you for this recognition.

[@melsmithmel]

I still have questions for Clarence Avant ...He was very defensive.

[@claudelebel49]

Unscrupulous leeches? I was under the impression that no one profited significantly.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@claudelebel49 His so called manager did from his original material? He had to go back to being a manual laborer to earn a living after releasing his music.

[@ca9968]

@@claudelebel49 royalty checks were paid regularly to Clarence Avant by the various recording labels in South Africa that printed and distributed all of Sixto`s albums...thousands and thousands of dollars paid over a 30 year period and the artist saw NONE of it... Clarence is a leech!!!

[@donvitocorleone6443]

if there's ever a more deserving Oscar win.

[@montel111]

Mr. Rodriguez is such an interesting character! THANK YOU!! The documentary is a MUST!!

[@montel111]

This is an ENTERTAINING, MYSTERIOUS, and SURPRISING documentary. It is a MUST SEE!

[@montel111]

I just found the actual cd at a resale store!! IT IS THAT GOOD!! no joke!! WOW! I FOUND SUGARMAN!!

[@abcdecghijklmn]

You should watch Punk Syndrome & Punk Voyage docummentaries! Just as good & warmhearted but sadder as Finding Sugar Man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGnEapSPhNNrpNk & kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKbceX2vfM6MarM

[@darrenhakenson2807]

There are times when a story doesn't end with the rolling of the credits, but takes instead, an unfortunate twist which leads to an unthinkable loss... "Searching For Sugarman" is truly the mark and memory of Malik's time spent on earth and will be forever celebrated as one the greatest and most beautifully told stories of our lifetime, and for that we will never forget Malik's name, and for his gift of this wonderful documentary, we can never be thankful enough... May he rest in peace...

[@IamConnorMacLeod]

Shame on the cutting of the acceptance speech. So many ramble on and on and say virtually nothing, but here they are just given the middle finger. NO respect for documentary filmmakers at all.

[@liina000]

So fucking rude. Clearly these film makers aren't used to public speaking and are very nervous to accept the award, to that add the forced shuffling off the stage and you've got yourself an even more uncomfortable situation - both to be in and to look at.

[@i6tir]

Yeah, they both only had about 30 seconds... Why the rush?

[@janvalis4954]

Search for life of pi winning best visual effects. That is disrespect. That company, as far as I know, was made to accept a budget too low, and went bankrupt after the film. When they started to talk about the problem of VFX studios in general, they played the jaws as well and turned off the mics.

[@slybuster]

@@i6tir The Oscars used to be famous for running long (who would have thought that getting a bunch of narcissistic extroverts, whose entire existances revolve around holding the spotlight, to hand each other gold statues could get out of control?) The show kept getting longer and longer and for various reasons, including big financial ones, the producers sought to constrain the runtime. You might have noticed they used the theme from jaws; that was actually a joke meant to soften the blow of rushing people off. It wasn't a slight against the film makers (however, I'm sure the general public cares more about seeing Tom Cruise or whoever than they do about documentaries).

[@jackieb7205]

I got the documentary for my dad and it blew him away he loved every minute of it,so this was a well deserve oscar win.

[@weymorales]

Such a deserve award, both legends now, will always be remember

[@ojeda744]

Just saw Searching for Sugar Man after John Cusack tweets about it, glad I saw it. Every chicano should see this awesome doc.

[@dreia2405]

Ben Affleck is like let's go through this really fast, it's not an important award.

[@Gambitheart]

and who was the other asshole trying to break the speech and show them a way out oscar sucks balls.

[@jodeeb.6496]

He's clueless

[@EmmaRose473]

Sadly, Malik did commit suicide. I'm so sad for him. I'm sad that he's gone and for the suffering that led him to make that decision. My father also committed suicide 4 years ago this week. The pain never goes away…ever.

[@sissihuberlinger3427]

I don´t think that he committed suicide...

[@chrishernandez3699]

+Sissi Huberlinger he did.

[@jackspry9736]

He was 36 when he died.

[@ericfelds6291]

Rest in peace Malik

[@thecinematicmind]

Rest in Piece Sixto Rodriguez

[@Gambitheart]

Malik Bendjelloul RIP you will always remain an inspiration .

[@EmmaRose473]

RIP…until we meet again.

[@peterelios7568]

Mr Bendjelloul you left this world a better place for having been here. Thank you. RIP sir.

[@SergioGoncalveshsg]

One of the best film I have ever seen!

[@The2thfairy]

I agree, i watched it yesterday and i am still just in awe....amazing story

[@tomb.8485]

I had to purchase it so I could watch many times over. Love the music.

[@abcdecghijklmn]

You should watch Punk Syndrome & Punk Voyage docummentaries! Just as good & warmhearted but sadder as Finding Sugar Man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGnEapSPhNNrpNk & kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKbceX2vfM6MarM

[@soldadojalisience]

I started listening to Rodriguez's music after I saw searching for sugarman. My new favorite artist, I simply have never heard anything like it. I can't believe I had never heard of him, thanks for the documentary for exposing me to his music!

[@MadeProduction]

Rest in Peace, Malik... Just the thought of you editing Searching For Sugarmen in your own home, on your computer, and then win an oscar, inspired me...

[@jessicaryden2759]

R.I.P. wonderful Malik Bendjelloul!

[@emiliobello2429]

RIP Mr. Bendjalloul

[@dritanballa6982]

Fully deserved! Very emotional and meaning full documentary. Now Rodriguez is in my Spotify list. Wonderfull!

[@justinbutler3465]

What a masterpiece of a documentary!

[@Cincinnatus1869]

This movie was pretty cool but more than anything else I like to find good musicians I hadn't heard before , and Sixto Rodriguez is definitely one of the good ones . I really like both the albums and the song ' Think of You' he'd released earlier. He's a great writer and singer

[@tobiasgustafsson1245]

RIP Malik.

[@WuhSuhDood]

I just watched this documentary earlier today. Rodriquez was such an interesting person, stayed humble through everything that was happening to him, nothing seemed to faze him

[@MsDreamscaper]

Searching for Sugar Man is a fantastic documentary. Sixto Rodriguez made some beautiful music.

[@Deontjie]

Rodriguez could not attend, because he was performing in South Africa again. He loved his fans, especially since they loved him for so long.

[@abcdecghijklmn]

Humble man

[@fifermcgee5971]

Gracious, natural very talented artists. Thank you South Africa for finding him and introducing him to a new generation of fans. He was also adored in Australia and New Zealand. Funny old world his own country turned their back on him and even stole his royalties. What else can one say? @@abcdecghijklmn

[@16davelle]

Outstanding Documentary may he rest in eternal sleep, gone way too soon

[@skinheadsbowling]

Thank you so much Malik for your life changing film. The feature about you on the DVD extra was even better than the film itself ! Broken people make beautiful art. Like Bill Hicks and Kurt Cobain - gone all too soon leaving a massive void in the world. In Bill's words 'why do all the good people leave while the demons are left to run amok ? ' RIP you are and forever will be a legend.

[@PInk77W1]

“Maybe today yeah, I’ll slip away.” Sixto Rodriguez

[@xagitario]

At that time I didn't give much importance to that documentary, I watched it after finding out about Sixto's death. What a great discovery for me, it's like suddenly discovering another Bod Dylan. I was doubly sad to learn that this director, Malik Bendjelloul, committed suicide a year after receiving this award, it´s because he losed the fight against depression.

[@geyner77]

RIP. Malik Oscar for best Documentary Searching for Sugar

[@isabelaoliveira9270]

Well deserved award, despite the fact that my favorite documentary of the five nominees was "How to survive a plague" . Very sad to hear about the dead of the director 😕

[@stellanutellaosterberg343]

RIP Malik!!!

[@Laterjhonshow]

TOTALLY AGREE AND THANK U FOR BRING BACK RODRIGUEZ MEXICO THANK YOU!!!

[@armandochavez1117]

thank you too!, from México with love.

[@linedallaire6637]

We really love this doc

[@karmaslap]

SUgar man la la la la la sugar man.. I LOVE THAT SONG!!!

[@Nic-xu9pu]

you changed my life R. i will listen to you 4 eva!! peace and love xxx

[@mercedespando]

¡¡ Gracias a los periodistas que decidieron buscarlo ! Grandes Sudafricanos! Excelentes los 6 días de marzo/98 en Ciudad del Cabo !! Lovely

[@collateraldamage6918]

Great great doc about a humble brilliant human we need more people like him and the passion of the film makers that only comes from adversity and someone said where are the blacks they were probably more worried about survival than listening to an America folk singer just saying

[@Zachary.M]

MERCI SEB 😢

[@lorilion2225]

WORTH IT , ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT

[@Puppylove358]

RIP Malik so sad to hear this news today

[@carlezaga7632]

Por fin algo de justicia a este magnífico hombre y su increíble talento.nunca te podremos compensar Sixto,pero te amamos🙏🏻💖

[@Deontjie]

How his live would have changed if he received a huge check from South Africa for records sold? He would have known that there are thousands of fans somewhere. His American producer did not only stole Rodriguez's money. He also kept Rodriguez from confidence to write more music. So he stole from all Rodriguez's fans.

[@r.s.lapoint1178]

great story he has great music!

[@PlayIt4MeAgainSam]

Tough competition; likely the best choice. They're all great, worthy documentaries.

[@hinbot]

RIP malik 😢

[@panicdisorder6108]

RIP 💜💔

[@HimmelsAzul]

Rest in peace Malik Bendjelloul

[@MayaPapaya246]

Great documentary

[@mqb5151]

I've just heard of this genius 10 mins ago... WOW if ONLY he was white he would have been a legend by bow

[@theoroosevelt4849]

1:41 no handshake for you!

[@Dr.Oppenheimer-Style]

RIP Malik, vila ifred

[@katyluz14]

RIP Malik

[@WuhSuhDood]

Lolol the one dude dipped the fuck out after his speech

[@adamwheatley9755]

RIP

[@jralexamr1029]

RODRIGUEZ!!!!!

[@Jilliansw]

I'm so happy they won.

[@Annie1962]

yeah just finished watching it... I had tears :)

[@mariviburgos1466]

SIXTO RODRGUEZ EL POETA MUSICO DE LOS POBRES 🇪🇸 PROFETA VISIONARIO YA ES UN MITO DE MUSICA TE DESEAMOS EL VIAJE MAS BONITO DEL MUNDO TE LO MERCES HONESTO BUENA PERSONA HERES EL MAS GRANDE SIXTO RODRIGUEZ ❤

[@calipurnioelreydelodio7141]

1:07 For a moment, my brain did something weird: I think that the narrator would say: The first Academy Award and LAST for Malik Bendjelloul.

[@forsstromftw]

RIP

[@Illusion540]

Man shot things on Iphone as he was broke while filming things, rip brother never could accept that you committed suicide

[@robramos1969]

Wow. Just got back from the Rodriguez show in Detroit to this bit of tragic news. Eerie. RIP and thanks for introducing this lucky guy to Rodriguez's music.

[@Fistfury42]

ROBERT RAMOS I Would say Rodriguez was equally lucky, since he's got everything to thank Malik for being known outside south africa now. He really kick started his international career. That said i agree

[@Cunninghamily]

0:59

[@hsucinema]

So sad about MAlik! My God!

[@anaisabelsilva4260]

Superbe RODRIGUEZ ,,,Un grand Homme ,,,bravo !!!

[@henman09]

Can you please upload Thor Heyerdahl's win for Best Documentary Feature at the 24th Academy Awards in 1952 for Kon-Tiki.

[@mathilda.yahiaoui]

Rip 😢

[@tommybjorling8910]

Malik Benjelloul, where are you!!! early in morning today, i read about Malik dead! and i think, this is not real,this is have not happen,but after a min, i begining to craying,so sad,the tok mi auers to andestand that,my brean was depressing my boddy is shaking! i was shocking,the tok mi a day to being normal a gaene!! reast in piese Malik! the world have lost a talent filmmaker, Thome" Björling

[@Helena96]

Vila i frid :(

[@Denis-89]

Proud Swede:)

[@nedojakelic8966]

gratulerer Sverige :) en fantastisk jobb

[@AcademyAwardsPerson]

lol at how they all look at the screen at 0:08 when they realise the camera is on them.

[@gingercarol]

Sixto is such a soulful sort of man. He seems to feel everything deeply and privately. I feel certain somebody let him know Mr. Bendjelloul has died. His grief will be awful. Perhaps not as awful as that of the family but still awful.

[@CrazyDiamond1968]

South Africans create miracle!

[@heltbananas]

1:46 John Battsecks

[@thoughtbox]

Why was 5 Broken Cameras boo'd?

[@senjyman]

It should gave Suger man on Oscares!!

[@lyricsfromsweden]

did Malik just take off? hahaha

[@alanmcsorley3018]

prat

[@sissihuberlinger3427]

Malik Bendjelloul did piss on legs from some very powerful Music-Moguls - I could imagine that this has been the real reason for his mysterious early death...

[@HamdiVEVO]

He committed suicied :( rest in peace

[@skyview6994]

no he didnt

[@victorquintana3049]

Flavio Martins Sadly yes, Malik Bendjelloul commited suicide:/

[@ashishkiift]

Shame on the academy for cutting the speech and forcing the producer to get off the stage .. despicable !!

[@robertsontirado4478]

Everyone kept saying he so handsome wish they said it when he was alive.

[@sintonatium]

this is a great fucking movie!

[@hazeyeyes4]

Agree. I'm gay and Plague was amazing but Sugar Man was transcendent. Gatekeepers bored me to death though.

[@tommybjorling8910]

Malik!!!!!! you touch white humens hearts!!! Thome" Björling.

[@fitchmate2321]

that one dude just went in and grabbed him. SO NOT COOL.

[@manuelbello5806]

2 Israeli documentaries were nominated, hope one wins eventually

[@bandgeek89]

why wasn't Bully nominated? I never saw it, but it seemed to be pretty popular.

[@emiliob7428]

The Gatekeepers was good

[@emiliobello2429]

It was

[@stephenp.6395]

@@emiliobello2429 talk to yourself much?

[@pua4lyfe44]

Funny how you hear these "such and such got robbed"... they are usually biased gay folks for How To Survive a Plague, or biased feminists in regards to Invisible War who have never even seen Searching for Sugar Man.. Well here is a hint - the best film won. 6000 Academy voters didn't make a mistake.

[@sissihuberlinger3427]

at the moment you can view "Searching for Sugar Man" here for 2 weeks: www.arte.tv/guide/de/050187-000-A/searching-for-sugar-man

[@SLABONECHD]

ganaron el Oscar a mejor documental pero la verdad los premios oscar son basura

[@NT-yu3bv]

why did they have to "jaws interlude" their acceptance speech. how rude