The Girl Who Wore Freedom
September 29th at 7:00PM
Historic Ritz Theater in Downtown Toccoa
139 East Doyle Street, Toccoa
The film, Girl Who Wore Freedom, will kick off 2022 Currahee Military Weekend this year!
Film producer Christain J. Talyor of Wheaton, Illinios will be in Toccoa to share what she saw and experienced during D-Day Ceremonies and events in Normandy, France.
When Christian Taylor followed her son, Sgt. Hunter Taylor of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, to an annual D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, she felt as if she landed in the middle of the most patriotic, flag-waving, Main Street America, Fourth of July parade ever.
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people – mostly French and many dressed as civilians or GIs from the 1940s – filled the streets. They crowded around modern-day American soldiers and World War II veterans who had been part of the D-Day liberation of Normandy. A French civilian approached Sgt. Taylor thanked him for his service and asked for a photograph. Christian was amazed – why was this happening?
Danielle “Dany” Patrix Boucherie, a childhood survivor of D-Day, explained. She introduced Christian to other survivors and families of survivors, who shared personal stories about the occupation and liberation. Their stories underscored the damage caused by occupation and gave new definition to the idea of freedom requiring sacrifice.
Dany became THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM when her mother made her a red, white, and blue dress from parachutes, which she wore to honor Allied forces at the first D-Day commemoration. Then, as now, her personification of gratitude towards the soldiers who liberated her community keeps the memories alive through annual D-Day celebrations and personal relationships.
THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM reminds Americans and the world of America at her best: when she values people over politics, seeks to right the wrongs of injustice, and sacrifices, when necessary, so others might be free. The film is a timely reminder to do as the French say – “Never forget.” Never forget what we can be when we are true to our deepest values.
The film is currently being shown on all domestic and international Delta Airline flights around the world. Won't be flying in the near future? Our Board of Directors and volunteers hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to experience the story during Currahee Military Weekend this year.
Adults Tickets: The Girl Who Wore Freedom Adult Ticket $10 — Currahee (squarespace.com)
Students or child tickets: The Girl Who Wore Freedom Student or Child — Currahee (squarespace.com)
Please, remember to bring your online payment receipt with you as proof of purchase.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the museum gift shop starting September 1st.
Host Stephens County Historical Society
706-282-5055 contact@toccoahistory.com
See the attached Currahee Military Weekend Registration Form for more information about the events and registration.
2022 Currahee Military Weekend Registration Form
CMW September 29th, 30th and October 1st and 2nd
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