By Tom Weber, KWMU
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kwmu/local-kwmu-518383.mp3
St. Louis, MO – A new documentary that had its premiere this past weekend tells the life of former St. Louis Mayor A.J. Cervantes.
The film is called "Mr. Mayor: The Life and Times of Alfonso J. Cervantes" and is the work of the late mayor's son, A.J. Jr.
Cervantes, Jr. told to KWMUs Tom Weber that the film includes old audio tapes of the mayor that have never been broadcast. And he calls his father's story "compelling."
To see a clip of the film, click here.
A.J. Cervantes - SLU High School & SLU alum | |
| Political Experience 1949 - Elected 15th Ward Alderman 1953, 1957 - Re-elected Alderman 1955 - Lost bid for Board of Aldermen President 1959 - Elected President of the Board of Aldermen 1963 - Lost Board President re-election by 400 votes 1965 - Elected 43rd Mayor of St. Louis 1969 - Re-elected Mayor 1973 - Lost bid for third term | |