The GFWC History Club of Whitesboro will hold a movie viewing at Cook’s Main Stage (142 E. Main Street in downtown Whitesboro) on Nov. 15. The feature presentation will be “The Girl Who Wore Freedom,” a historical documentary that tells the D-Day love story between the oppressed French people during World War II and the American soldiers who liberated them.
“The Girl Who Wore Freedom” follows the German occupation of Normandy and the liberation of the French people, told through stories of the French who lived through this turbulent time and who still speak of a love affair that bonds generations of Free French to their American liberators to this day.
One little girl’s story exemplifies how the French saw – and still remember – the bravery and heroism of the American GIs and demonstrates why the United States has always taken part in protecting and liberating any who are oppressed.
Told through first-person interviews, historic footage and some re-enactments, this compelling movie is a must-see.
The movie will be shown twice that day, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and proceeds from the event will be donated to local nonprofit organization, Veterans Association of Whitesboro (VAW).
Official coffee for the event will be provided by Iron Soldiers Coffee Company, and water, sodas and popcorn will be available for purchase using cash or Venmo at the concession counter.
