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Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc, a 15th-century teenager, leads the French army in a battle against the English, inspired by her divine voices and visions.

Born in 1412 in war-torn Northern France, Joan d'Arc is inspired by the legend of the Maiden of Lorraine, who will unite the country and lead it to freedom. At 11, Joan begins hearing voices from Saint Catherine and Archangel Michael, urging her to convince Prince Charles to reclaim the French throne and expel the English.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part I

1. Part I

Aired: May 16, 1999

Joan of Arc's origin story begins on a farm in Domremy, southern France, in 1...

Info about Joan of Arc

Network: CBS

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Drama, Adventure, War, History, Biography