FILMS

Best known as a dancer, comedian, singer, and member of the legendary Rat Pack, Sammy Davis, Jr. entered showbiz at a time of racial tension and social upheaval, and often found himself enmeshed in controversy. Award-winning filmmaker Sam Pollard explores the achievements and tensions that surrounded Davis’ career, including his conversion to Judaism, his tumultuous relationship with black America, and his struggle to stay relevant during the shifting culture of music and entertainment. Loaded with rare archival footage and insightful interviews with such luminaries as Billy Crystal, Norman Lear, and Jerry Lewis, this fascinating and entertaining documentary reveals a complicated portrait of a truly unique American legend. (Adult content: language)

Audience Award-Best Documentary – Denver Jewish and Pan African Film Festivals