Here’s a film I should’ve watched years ago upon its limited theatrical release; although it was indeed limited to only NY and LA.
Sony Film Classics’ 2009’s Indie "Sugar" is not your average sports flick; it avoids the usual "for the love of the game" and the "glorious champion" clichés so common among films in this genre.
Unsurprisingly, "Sugar" was deemed one of the 10 best films of 2009 by AFI, and ranks a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The film’s success lies in its subtlety and realism and its nuanced performances, especially by the titular character, Miguel Santos aka “Azucar” ("Sugar"), played by…
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