Newly Restored

A MAN CALLED ADAM

Directed by Leo Penn

USA, 1966, 1h 44min, DCP

Newly Restored

There are no current or future screenings planned for this film.

“An exciting, entertaining picture…The screen all but bursts with [Davis’] intense talent.”
Los Angeles Times

Sammy Davis Jr. excels in this gritty and realistic cinema-verite-inspired portrait of a self-destructive jazz trumpeter. Featuring Louis Armstrong, Ossie Davis, and Cicely Tyson. With music by Benny Carter and Nat Adderly. Free Member Monday—all AFS members get free admission on August 22.

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