Cree Code Talker
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2016-10-01
Runtime: 14 mins
Director: Alexandra Lazarowich
Spoken language: , English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Cree Code Talker
Production Companies: NBCUniversal
Production Countries: Canada
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