Film

Sammy by Sammy: My Tale of the 60's

2022 · 52m · Documentary

An original documentary that deciphers in depth, like no other before, the ten most singular years of the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. the legendary performer of "Mr. Bojangles". From 1957 to 1968, he was both at the height of the star system and confronted with a violently racist and segregated America. The film addresses the main pillars of his career and his intimate life as he pursued his dream during this incredible decade.

May Britt

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Dean Martin

Self (archive footage)

Kim Novak

Self (archive footage)

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

• Aurore AubinDirector · Writer
• Joachim LandauWriter

Release date

January 30, 2022

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

52m

Genres

Documentary