Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.

The Apollo

2019

English

6.8

♡ 12

96%

rhythm and blues (r&b)

stand-up comedy

Roger Ross Williams Director

Patti LaBelle as Herself

Eartha Kitt as Herself

Jamie Foxx as Himself

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Lucy and Desi

2022

English

7.7

♡ 6

94%

Amy Poehler Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Joan Rivers as Self

Lucie Arnaz as Self

Desi Arnaz Jr. as Self

Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.

Elvis: That's the Way It Is

1970

English

7.9

♡ 8

92%

Denis Sanders Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self Charo

Charo as Self

Dale Robertson as Self

George Hamilton as Self

On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Bob Fosse: It's Showtime!

2019

English

6.0

Documentary

Lucia Helenka Director

Eric Roberts as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Richard Gere as Self

Jessica Lange as Self

A look at the life of Oscar and Emmy winning film and dance legend Bob Fosse

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

2021

English

7.7

♡ 5

91%

David Heilbroner Director

Bill Clinton as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Tom Brokaw as Self

Barry Manilow as Self

The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.

My Name Is Lopez

2021

English

7.3

♡ 5

Documentary

P. David Ebersole Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Merv Griffin as Self

Steve Allen as Self

Telly Savalas as Self

Born in Dallas to undocumented Mexican immigrants, Trinidad Lopez III fought his way out of the ghetto with a guitar to become one of the first Latino rock stars.

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023

English

8.3

♡ 4

80%

Action

Comedy

Reality-TV

Paul Miller Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Sutton Foster as Self - Guest

Charlize Theron as Self - Guest

Marisa Tomei as Self - Guest

Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a star-studded event featuring an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests who come together to share their love for one of the most cherished comediennes in television history.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

2021

English

7.6

96%

Mariem Pérez Riera Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Steven Spielberg as Self

Whoopi Goldberg as Self

Morgan Freeman as Self

Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

2016

French

7.5

♡ 6

83%

Gregory Monro Director

Mike Kellin as (archive footage)

Everett Sloane as (archive footage)

Martin Scorsese as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Since the early days, Jerry Lewis—in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel—had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmaker whose unquenchable curiosity led him to write, produce, stage and direct many of the films he appeared in, resulting in such adored classics as The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017

English

7.6

♡ 7

Documentary

filmmaking

mentally unstable

Chris Smith Director

Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Merv Griffin as Self

Jim Carrey as Self

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

1969

English

8.2

♡ 4

Sidney Lumet Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Jesse Jackson as Self

Tony Bennett as Self

Joanne Woodward as Self

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

2014

English

7.4

♡ 2

rhythm and blues (r&b)

soul music

Alex Gibney Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Ahmir-Khalib Thompson as Self

Al Sharpton as Self

Dinah Shore as Self

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.

Save the Children

1973

English

7.1

♡ 4

social & cultural documentary

Stan Lathan Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Michael Jackson as Self

Jesse Jackson as Self

Isaac Hayes as Self

A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.

This Is Joan Collins

2022

English

7.6

♡ 6

Clare Beavan Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Merv Griffin as Self

Sharon Tate as Self

Michael Caine as Self

A feature-length documentary on the life of one of the last surviving actresses from the golden age of Hollywood – Joan Collins. This epic film is told from the ringside as Joan narrates her rollercoaster life story with her inimitable wit and verve. A worldwide television phenomenon with her decade-defining role in Dynasty, Collins shares her extraordinary archive and never before seen home movie footage, giving an intimate glimpse into one of the world’s most iconic figures. Against a backdrop of Collins’s own narration, her story showcases the extraordinary life of a woman who has lived through the glitz, the glamour and the enduring moments of Hollywood history, and survived it all with panache.

Out of Shadows

2020

English

6.9

♡ 5

child sex trafficking

psychological operations

satanic cult

Mike Smith Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Jim Carrey as Self

Mike Smith as Self

Amy Robach as Self

An exposé on how Hollywood and the mainstream media manipulate the multitudes by spreading propaganda throughout their content.

King of Cool

2021

English

7.8

♡ 4

Tom Donahue Director

Ron Howard as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Louis Armstrong as Self

Lainie Kazan as Self

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2024

English

7.5

♡ 3

93%

Bruce David Klein Director

John Lennon as Self

Martin Scorsese as Self

Robert De Niro as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.