Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 2011 –(PR.com)–
Tracey Davis, the matriarch and heiress to the Sammy Davis Jr. rights
has executed an unparalleled deal with Rick Appling. Appling, will
produce a feature film and a series of documentaries based on her
copyrights interest in books as well as her ownership granted to her by
her father through a trust. Chairman of LaRoda LTD, Barrett LaRoda
negotiated and finalized the deal on behalf of Tracey Davis. LaRoda
says, “Tracey has always been known as the enforcer and protector of her
father’s legacy. I am extremely proud that she is going to once again
share her father with the world. This is truly a legacy building block
project.” Tracey has only assigned her rights once before and that was
to entertainment tycoon, Quincy Jones. Tracey has decided to grant her
rights to independent film maker, Rick Appling. Sammy, known to be an
advocate of the independent industry and he himself, had many
independent projects. Appling was groomed in the film industry by John
Daly, who was a producer of thirteen Oscar winning movies including
Platoon. Appling says, “God is Good. Being chosen to do the Sammy Davis
Jr. story is one of my greatest accomplishments to date. I look forward
to working with Tracey as her experience, knowledge, and love for her
father I know will come across to the audiences of these films.” To continue, please click “MORE”!