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This look at Davis' personal journey through a tumultuous period in US history makes this an especially rich "American Masters" documentary. Feb 19, 2019 | Full Review…
This look at Davis' personal journey through a tumultuous period in US history makes this an especially rich "American Masters" documentary.
Brian Lowry
A fascinating tribute to the consummate performer, this doc also sets the record straight on his politics and civil rights record. Feb 18, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
A fascinating tribute to the consummate performer, this doc also sets the record straight on his politics and civil rights record.
Verne Gay
"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. Feb 2, 2018 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
"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.
Tom Long
[Sam] Pollard tell Davis' tale with sympathy and performance clips that convey the breadth of his talent. Oct 26, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
[Sam] Pollard tell Davis' tale with sympathy and performance clips that convey the breadth of his talent.
Dan DeLuca
Consistently describes an ambitious talent always reaching for the top, but also a man plagued by insecurity, who remained sadly unsure of his own value. Sep 10, 2017 | Full Review…
Consistently describes an ambitious talent always reaching for the top, but also a man plagued by insecurity, who remained sadly unsure of his own value.
Deborah Young
A complete look at [Sammy Davis, Jr's] many sides, from the pint-sized tap whiz to adult crooner and foundry-breaker. Feb 19, 2019 | Full Review…
A complete look at [Sammy Davis, Jr's] many sides, from the pint-sized tap whiz to adult crooner and foundry-breaker.
Roger Catlin
Sammy's spirit and talent does shine through. Nov 7, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Sammy's spirit and talent does shine through.
Cameron Meier
It's the perfect title for his documentary, a film that honors a somewhat underrated and under-appreciated entertainment icon. Aug 14, 2018 | Rating: B | Full Review…
It's the perfect title for his documentary, a film that honors a somewhat underrated and under-appreciated entertainment icon.
Tom Santilli
An irresistible look at a legendary life and career, but also an important chronicle of racism in 20th century America. Aug 2, 2018 | Full Review…
An irresistible look at a legendary life and career, but also an important chronicle of racism in 20th century America.
Loren King
"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. Jun 4, 2018 | Full Review…
"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.
Martha K. Baker
Thanks 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. Apr 26, 2018 | Full Review…
Thanks 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.
Christopher Llewellyn Reed
A 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. Dec 29, 2017 | Full Review…
A 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.
Prairie Miller
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