Includes Q&A with Director CHRISTIAN TAYLOR and Producer DAVID PATERSON
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A powerful and deeply personal film that recounts the untold stories of D-Day from the men, women, and children who lived through the German occupation and Allied liberation of Normandy, France. A film that reminds us of who we are as Americans when we are at our very best; when we value people over politics, seek to right the wrongs of injustice, and sacrifice, when necessary, so that others may be free.
Countless documentaries have been produced about the invasion of Normandy; but most focus on the US and German troop movements. Very few focus on the experience of the French citizens of Normandy. What did they and their families experience during the four years of Nazi occupation? What are their memories of 1944?
The Girl Who Wore Freedom introduces us to Dany Patrix, Maurice Lecoueur, Henri-Jean Renaud, and others, who reveal their unique relationship with the Allied forces who liberated Normandy on June 6, 1944. The journey from occupation to liberation, to acceptance and forgiveness, to gratitude and pride, is explored through interviews with French survivors and American veterans in stories handed down over two generations. A reminder that individual and national acts of bravery, care, and compassion have the power to impact others for generations.
POST SCREENING Q&A
Christian Taylor, Director/Producer
Christian’s 45-year entertainment industry career spans stage, screen, and decades of professional voice-over work. She has worn many hats such as talent, producer, director, casting director, and coach. While attending Catholic University of America’s Theater program, Christian began her career in the entertainment industry interviewing Senators on Capitol Hill with the TV/Radio department of the United States Senate. The Girl Who Wore Freedom and Grueling Glory are her directorial debuts. Her upcoming documentary series, The Brave Dutch, completes Christian’s hat-trick of professional documentary projects.
David Paterson, Producer
David is a writer, professional stuntman, and producer of film and television. He serves on the Film Advisory Board for the Savannah, Gold Coast, and Big Apple Film Festivals. His first film, LOVE LUDLOW, premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film festival. Famed film critic Roger Ebert declared LOVE LUDLOW “Another Sundance Treasure.” It was successfully distributed through STARZ and Warner Home Video. David has served as a panelist for numerous film festivals and regularly lectures at universities and writer symposiums. His films have premiered at over 100 festivals worldwide. He wrote and produced the Disney hit, THE BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA. His most recently released film, THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS, stars Glenn Close, Octavia Spencer, Kathy Bates, and Julia Stiles.