The Girl Who Wore Freedom

World War II has left the world with unimaginable bloodshed, and most of its people scarred. Many died on the battlefield, and there are those who suffer from its outcomes. We hear different stories, from different places of what had happened during the war, but nothing can compare to the memories shared by our veteran heroes. The stories they share are more than memories. They are the accounts of history that remind us of their selflessness and bravery. These people risked their lives for the freedom of not just their land, but for the liberation of many from other foreign lands. Today we take on a beautiful documentary by Christian Taylor titled “The Girl Who Wore Freedom” And watching this documentary made me even more proud and grateful to our veterans, and you’re about to find out why.

I have seen many films about World War II. From dramatization to documentaries, there is still an untold story that needs to be heard. And one of them is this heartwarming feature documentary by Christian Taylor. This film became very special to me because it made me feel its genuine purpose for us to see and remember the sacrifice, kindness, and valor that our veterans showed to the people of Normandy. Christian Taylor delivered the story from the eyes of the young ones, the children then who were caught in the middle of the war in Normandy, France. Listening to them tell their story brought me joy in my heart and tears of happiness to my eyes. I felt how their hopes raised as they recall the moment these American Units came to fight for them. And one of them a girl named Dany, who wore a dress that forever symbolized, and for me, gave purpose to our soldiers to render the best they can to deliver freedom to these people.

I love how complete this documentary is. It is a whole package. It didn’t only give facts about D-Day and everything else that happened in Normandy almost 75 Years ago, but because director Christian Taylor showed how it affected today’s people of Normandy and the depth of their gratitude and appreciation. I also like the dramatization of some scenes where they depicted how it was during that time. Watching it felt very natural and sincere like I was watching it in realtime. Lastly, the ending made quite an impact on me because they have featured great veterans who fought in Normandy and the value of this history that it implied to France and to many nations. even Germany.

Director Christian Taylor indeed delivered an exemplary documentary. I was teary-eyed in most parts of watching it. She was able to convey the importance of how we should value the freedom we have today and the service that our veteran soldiers rendered during the war. I am applauding her efforts to show our generation today that these veterans aren’t just heroes in our country, but also to the rest of the world, especially in a place called Normandy. A job well done to this first-time filmmaker, Congratulations!