Sadly, this year will mark 22 years following the passing of Robert “DJ Screw” Davis Jr. Fortunately, the legendary DJ’s family is working hard to keep his legacy alive in the minds and ears of a new generation. The Davis family has offered its blessing for a new documentary from Columbia Pictures about DJ Screw’s life and work. Leading the way, Isaac Yowman will executive produce the documentary alongside Travis Scott.
“Continuing the legacy of my brother is most important [to me],” DJ Screw’s sister, Michelle Wheeler, told Deadline.
“The process honestly has been exciting. I’m like wow, we’re really about to make a movie. Nearly a dozen film directors and producers had approached us over the years, but this was the first time I actually felt fully comfortable. I’m very thankful for Sony and Travis being on this journey with us, helping keep my brother Screw’s legacy going.”
Travis Scott is no stranger to the world of film and television. Over the last three years, he has appeared in Trolls: Holiday in Harmony and Gully. He also contributed to the Tenet soundtrack. Not to be forgotten, he spearheaded his own documentary for Netflix and is reportedly developing a film that will accompany his new album, Utopia.
“When I went up to the LA office with my bro Earl, and the entire Cactus Jack team was there. Trav and I talked over an hour about how epic this could be,” Yowman said about Travis Scott’s involvement with his latest project.
“The love for Screw was mutual, and he told me I had his full support. We’re both raised in Mo. City so this means that much more to have him be a part.”
