Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire chronicles the life and legacy of business pioneer, philanthropist and titan Reginald F. Lewis. A Harvard Law School graduate, Lewis rose to prominence as a lawyer, venture capitalist, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International.
Lewis was the first American ever to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. He acquired an unprecedented global conglomerate of 64 companies in 31 countries, and paved the way for future entrepreneurs and black leaders through his life’s work until his untimely death at age 50.
The documentary premiered on WLIW21 last February 16, 2018. It is now available for online viewing through the WLIW.org website.
Here are some of the initial responses from those who have watched Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire.
“The documentary on your husband was compelling and inspirational . You looked and sounded great - smart, poised, articulate and , above all, classy.”
~ Fritz Friedman, former executive, Sony Pictures Entertainment; President, Fritz Friedman Company (as told to Loida N. Lewis)
“Finally got to watch it. Wow! So touching and impressive!”