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Searching for Sugar Man

JULY 16 - SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN

MUSICAL GUESTS: Josh Threlkeld

FOOD TRUCK: Yippie Trippie & The Porkstars

Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late '60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation leads them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez.

Runtime: 85 minutes

Rating: PG-13

Music & Food Truck at 5:30 pm - Movie starts at 6:30 pm

Bring your chairs, choose a spot on the TruGreen Lawn, purchase beverages from our full bar in the First Horizon Foundation Plaza, grab a snack from a local food truck, and settle in for an evening showcasing The Grove and the Video Wall.

 
 

Due to precautions around COVID-19, we are restricting these events to a minimal number of guests per night. Children are encouraged at The Grove! Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines for the entire family and help keep your kids six feet from other patrons.