Virginia Battlefield Reignites: Documentary highlights the Battle of Little Sayler’s Creek
As they did in the cold rain of April, 1865, opposing armies in blue and gray stand shoulder to shoulder on the rolling farmland of Sayler’s Creek, Virginia. With a shout, guns are raised; a deafening crack; and smoke from the black powder hangs over the battlefield. David George and Lisa Arden captured the action while filming their documentary: "The Battle of Little Sayler’s Creek." This battle was one of the last of the American Civil War, culminating in General Lee’s surrender at Appomattox three days later on, April 6, 1865 — the largest surrender without terms in American military history. Each year thousands of "Living Historians" gather to replay the battle. "The reenactors were eager to tell their stories in interviews that were conducted in, and out of character," George said. "Our attitude was not to judge the soldiers on either side, but to hear them tell the story of this battle from their individual points of view. Often a Confederate would contradict a Union soldier on the reason for the war, or the significance of slavery." The DVD is already receiving great reviews: "I’d learned about the Civil War, but watching this film I found myself gaining insights to aspects I’d never even thought about. This is not all about battles. It’s about life, politics, the things of life. It’s a worthwhile film for everyone." — — Scenes from the movie can be viewed on the website: The Battle of Little Sayler’s Creek is produced by Lisa Arden and directed by David George. The documentary follows a group of reenactors as they tell the story of Little Sayler’s Creek, Virginia. A Preview of the movie and more information can be found at
