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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.
Leave your thoughts about Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me.
| Jerusalem PostHannah BrownThis delightful and entertaining documentary looks at the life and career of a musical star you thought you knew. It portrays a complex, unique and very talented man who courted controversy his whole life. |
| Detroit NewsTom Long"I've Gotta Be Me" showcases Davis's vast talents, but it also shines a light on his need for acceptance, his inability to curb indulgences, the groundbreaking aspects of his career and his hunger for applause. |
| Philadelphia InquirerDan DeLuca[Sam] Pollard tell Davis' tale with sympathy and performance clips that convey the breadth of his talent. |
| KDHX (St. Louis)Martha K. Baker"I Gotta Be Me" pays homage to a consummate entertainer, who suffered greatly for being black and who chose to be Jewish to suffer more. |
| Hammer to NailChristopher Llewellyn ReedThanks to Pollard's solid, engaging movie, the man's many past contributions to our here and now are laid out for all to see, and see them you should. |
| WBAI RadioPrairie MillerA documentary about the first black man to sleep in the White House - no, not Obama - but rather Sammy Davis Jr. A simultaneous chronicle of a turbulent era, and memory lane excursion through the complex and complicated life of the entertainment legend. |
| Newport This Week (RI)Loren KingAn irresistible look at a legendary life and career, but also an important chronicle of racism in 20th century America. |
| AXS.comTom SantilliIt's the perfect title for his documentary, a film that honors a somewhat underrated and under-appreciated entertainment icon. |
| Orlando WeeklyCameron MeierSammy's spirit and talent does shine through. |