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Cree Code Talker

2016-10-01 en 14m
Documentary
CREE CODE TALKER reveals the role of Canadian Cree code talker Charles 'Checker' Tomkins during the Second World War. Digging deep into the US archives it depicts the true story of Charles' involvement with the US Air Force and the development of the code talkers communication system, which was used to transmit crucial military communications, using the Cree language as a vital secret weapon in combat.

Producer

Cowboy Smithx

Director

Alexandra Lazarowich

Director of Photography

Mike McLaughlin

Producer

Alexandra Lazarowich

Production Manager

Rio Mitchell

Original Music Composer

Lodewijk Vos

canada war veteran indigenous world war ii u.s. air force language veteran military veteran cree indian first nations secret code native canadian cree short film

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • NBCUniversal

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