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J. Sargeant Reynolds represented hope in the future of politics for many disenfranchised Virginians. With his quick rise to the near top of Virginia politics in the late 1960’s, “Sarge” seemed unstoppable… until time ran out. Eight months after taking office as Lieutenant Governor in 1970, Reynolds was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Under a year later, he died in office at the age of only 34. His state funeral in 1971 was the first in Virginia since Jefferson Davis’ burial in 1893.Charlottesville.

Award-winning producer/director Mason Mills (“Wilder: An American First”) explores how the death of a man who some say was on the fast-track to the presidency left a void in the Democratic Party and changed Virginia’s political landscape. The documentary shows Reynolds’ tireless devotion to promote racial equality and public education throughout the state, as well as delves into the reasons for his extreme popularity and his ability to communicate to the youth of the tumultuous ’60s. Through interviews with family, friends and political historians combined with archival footage and photos, “Sarge Reynolds, A Documentary” will uncover his legacy and what impact his life had—and still has—on Virginia.

“Sarge Reynolds: A Documentary” was produced by the Community Idea Stations in collaboration with the U.Va Center for Politics.

Copies of this program are available for $21.95 each, which includes shipping and handling. Please make your check or money order payable to “Community Idea Stations.” In the memo field, indicate if you would like VHS or DVD. Mail Purchase Requests To: Community Idea Stations, c/o Donna Crossman, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, VA 23235

You can also purchase a copy of the program by phone: (804) 560.8121.