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Sammy-Gate

2020Movie

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

Summary

A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate. Equal parts "Dr. Strangelove," "Zelig," and "Network," "Sammy-Gate" takes you on a psychedelic trip into the 1970s polyester heart of darkness.

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Noel Lawrence
Written by
Noel Lawrence, Darius James

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Facts

January 23, 2020 · Strong Language, Drug Use · Drama

Released
January 23, 2020
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sammy-Gate worth watching?"

Questions about Sammy-Gate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sammy-Gate worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.9).

Will I feel good after watching Sammy-Gate?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 2 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Sammy-Gate make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).