Presented by the PBS Network through their "American Masters" series - This entertaining and informative celebrity bio-documentary takes an in-depth look at the life and career of African-American singer, actor, dancer, and comedian, Sammy Davis Jr.
Through archival footage, stills, and interviews - "I've Gotta Be Me" gives the audience a well-rounded overview of the highs and lows of a likable performer whose ethnic background often put him in the awkward position of straddling the fence when it came to vocal members of the black community publicly accusing him of selling out to the whites.
(*Note*) - In 1990 - Sammy Davis Jr. (64 at the time) died of throat cancer.
Through archival footage, stills, and interviews - "I've Gotta Be Me" gives the audience a well-rounded overview of the highs and lows of a likable performer whose ethnic background often put him in the awkward position of straddling the fence when it came to vocal members of the black community publicly accusing him of selling out to the whites.
(*Note*) - In 1990 - Sammy Davis Jr. (64 at the time) died of throat cancer.