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Release Date:
May 15, 2010
Original Title:
Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud
Genres:
Documentary | War
Production Companies:
DesertRock Entertainment
Juniper Post
Roush Media
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 68
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.
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Cinematography:
Raul Marin
Co-Editor:
Tim Lowry
Co-Executive Producer:
Jay Hoffman
Co-Producer:
Travis Bengard
Mickey Corcoran
Tim Lowry
Editor:
Mike Wech
Executive Producer:
Kim Bengard
Tom Bengard
Music:
Bruce Chianese
Producer:
Doug Stebleton
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