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Cree Code Talker (2016)

Original title: ᐅᓂᑕᐚᐦᑖᐤ ᓀᐦᐁᐤᐯᑫᐢᐠᐍᐁᐣ

2016-10-01 · 14m · EN
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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.

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Alexandra LazarowichDirector

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Frank TomkinsFrank TomkinsJames Smokey TomkinsJames Smokey TomkinsJames Tomkins, Jr.James Tomkins, Jr.Lee LamoucheLee Lamouche

Keywords

War veteranShortWorld war iiVeteranLanguageCanadaIndigenousU.s. air forceFirst nationsMilitary veteranShort filmCree indianSecret codeNative canadianCree

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityWar Veteran · Short · World War IiPacingShortEmotional intensityWar Veteran · World War IiDirector preference593301Actor preference593296 · 593297 · 593298

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What is Cree Code Talker about?

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.

How long is Cree Code Talker?

Cree Code Talker has a runtime of 14 minutes.