Rodriguez showed me the possibility of divinity in man.
The story is so amazing, he was ignored in the United States, but on the other side of the world in South Africa, he sold millions of records, became a household name, and influenced an entire generation. It is admirable that, whether before or after he knew that he was loved by many people in South Africa, he was always just living, even after a tour in South Africa, he was still the same guy in Detroit helping people repair roofs, lawns, etc. Manual worker carrying heavy loads. When friends saw pictures of him performing in South Africa and wanted to hear his music, he couldn't even get a record of his own.
Humble, profound, generous, low-key, loyal to himself, loyal to life, he is a person who truly penetrates the essence of life, a person who is truly alive. He has outstanding musical talent, but he is not arrogant about his talents, he does not have the shyness of underappreciating his talents when he is down, and he does not change his nature because of vain fame when he is promoted to the altar. He just chooses life according to his own heart. This is the person who truly understands himself and understands life.
The closing credits mention that he later distributed most of the money from his South African tour to family and friends, and that he still lives in the apartment in Detroit where he has lived for forty years. Seeing this makes me want to take my hat off across the screen (if I'm wearing a hat.
An ordinary person is willing to live an ordinary life according to his own nature, and practice "not to be happy with things, not to be sad with himself." He is a philosophy major, loves art, is full of rituals, and actively participates in political life. Helping those around you and trying to make the world a better place, Rodriguez is a great living artist.
Romain Rolland said, "There is only one kind of heroism in the world, that is, after recognizing the truth of life and still loving life." He is the person who is really practicing this kind of heroism.
There is not only extraordinary talent that shines in him, but also something close to the divine exists in a way of returning to the basics. This documentary isn't just "Searching for Sugar Man," as the title of the key piece in the film suggests, it's "Looking for Jesus."
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