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Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.

Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sammy Davis, Jr., boldly strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of racial prejudice and shifting political territory. “American Masters – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me" director Sam Pollard, writer and co-producer Laurence Maslon and executive producer Michael Kantor revisit some of his biggest controversies through rare interviews with Davis conducted by his biographer Burt Boyar.
Released:
Mar 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark