Cree Code Talker
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.
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Cree Code Talker
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
0h 14m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
ᐅᓂᑕᐚᐦᑖᐤ ᓀᐦᐁᐤᐯᑫᐢᐠᐍᐁᐣ
Production Companies
NBCUniversal
Director
Alexandra Lazarowich
Description
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.
