The Reel Thing Film Series Presents -"Sean's Pick": Searching for Sugar Man

The Reel Thing Film Series, presented by Lexus of Richmond Hill

What is "Sean's Pick"? 
"Sean's Pick" are just that, films of notable cinematic significance, hand-picked by Richmond Hill-based, multi-award winning filmmaker, Sean Cisterna. Sean will introduce each "Sean's Pick" film, followed by post-screening chat with Sean and a special guest (or two) about topics related to the screening. 

Guest speaker details coming soon.

About Searching for Sugar Man
Searching for Sugar Man is a captivating documentary by Malik Bendjelloul that unravels the mystery of Sixto Rodriguez, an American musician who vanished into obscurity despite his profound impact in South Africa. In the late 1990s, two devoted fans from Cape Town set out to uncover the truth behind rumours of Rodriguez’s death and, if alive, to find out what had become of the enigmatic artist whose music inspired a generation yet remained a mystery in his homeland.

About Sean Cisterna
His latest film is the feature documentary, The Long Rider (2022), the expansive and inspiring story of Filipe Masetti Leite's journey from Canada to Brazil entirely on horseback, and filmed in 13 different countries. Cisterna found success with From the Vine (2020), an international co-production starring Emmy winner, Joe Pantoliano (the Matrix, Memento, The Sopranos), and distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Cisterna also directed the acclaimed cancer drama, Kiss and Cry (2017), which topped the Canadian box office, and is currently streaming on Netflix worldwide.