Cree Code Talker

Movie

14 Min

N/R
Overview:
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.
Directors:
Alexandra Lazarowich
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Genres:
Documentary
Tags:
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