Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud

Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

May 15, 2010

Runtime

1h 8m

Genres

Documentary, War

Original Title

Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud

Production Companies

DesertRock Entertainment, Juniper Post, Roush Media

Description

Madame Simone Renaud witnessed the liberation of France on June 6, 1944 from a very unique viewpoint: St. Mere Eglise, the first town liberated during the D-Day invasion. It was here that she and her husband, the mayor of St. Mere Eglise, witnessed so many American soldiers giving their lives to protect freedom and democracy. Their small town became these soldiers' final resting place and Madame Renaud spent a lifetime tending to their graves and corresponding with their loved ones back home. She became a friend, family and touchstone to those whose lives were forever changed on that day.