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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

2017· 1h 40m

Documentary

Directed by Sam Pollard

6.9/ 10

Reviews

Where to watch

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

Overview

A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.

Cast

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Self

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Kim Novak

Kim Novak

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