Documentary · Canada · 2016 · 14m

Cree Code Talker

ᐅᓂᑕᐚᐦᑖᐤ ᓀᐦᐁᐤᐯᑫᐢᐠᐍᐁᐣ

Cree Code Talker poster
Director
Alexandra Lazarowich
Cast
Frank Tomkins as James Smokey Tomkins as James Tomkins, Jr. as Lee Lamouche as
Crew
Mike McLaughlin — Director of Photography Andres Landau — Editor Joseph Murray — Original Music Composer Lodewijk Vos — Original Music Composer Cowboy Smithx — Producer Alexandra Lazarowich — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Cree Code Talker — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
canadawar veteranindigenousworld war iiu.s. air forcelanguageveteranmilitary veterancree indianfirst nationssecret codenative canadian
Key Collaborators
Alexandra Lazarowich Director Mike McLaughlin Director of Photography Andres Landau Editor Joseph Murray Original Music Composer Lodewijk Vos Original Music Composer Cowboy Smithx Producer Alexandra Lazarowich Producer
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