Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

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Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me

Season 33 Episode 2 | 99m 32s | CC

The first major film documentary to examine Sammy Davis, Jr.'s vast talent and his journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th century America.

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