Sammy Davis Jr.
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me (Feb 2019)Directed by Sam Pollard
Written Features
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Sammy Davis, Jr. Endured Horrific Racist Abuse in the Army
His conclusion was that "...even if you win, you don't win."
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
30 Photos from Sammy Davis, Jr.’s Private Collection
After these 30 photos were dug out of a warehouse in California, the world finally...
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Sammy Davis, Jr.: The Music That Made Him Dance
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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Sammy Davis, Jr. Biographical Timeline
Learn about the iconic entertainer's life, including the time he appeared in a film at...
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Filmmaker’s Notes: Q&A with Director Sam Pollard, Executive Producer Michael Kantor and Writer Laurence Maslon
Video Features
Jerry Lewis on comedy and his bond with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Jerry Lewis talks about becoming a comedian and his friendship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.
Billy Crystal speaks on his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Sammy Davis, Jr.'s Close Call with Death
The car accident that forced Sammy Davis, Jr. to reevaluate his life.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Norman Lear on how Sammy Davis, Jr. Broke Barriers on TV
Norman Lear discusses Sammy Davis, Jr.’s groundbreaking guest appearance on All in the Fam
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Sammy Davis, Jr. on His Greatest Fear
Sammy Davis, Jr. reveals why “Mr. Bojangles” hit so close to home.
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me Trailer
The first major film documentary of the life and art of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.