True Whispers
Synopsis
Exploring the personal and heartfelt story of the Navajo code talkers, this documentary tells the stories of the young Navajo men recruited from harsh government boarding schools into the Marines during World War II. From 1942-1945, the code talkers devised an unbreakable code in their native language and transmitted vital messages in the midst of combat against the Japanese.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valerie Red-Horse
- Original Title
- True Whispers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valerie Red-Horse
Gale Anne Hurd
Department Leadership Roster
Valerie Red-Horse
Director
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
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What is True Whispers about?
Exploring the personal and heartfelt story of the Navajo code talkers, this documentary tells the stories of the young Navajo men recruited from harsh government boarding schools into the Marines during World War II. From 1942-1945, the code talkers devised an unbreakable code in their native language and transmitted vital messages in the midst of combat against the Japanese.
Who directed True Whispers?
True Whispers was directed by Valerie Red-Horse.
Who stars in True Whispers?
The principal cast of True Whispers includes Not specified.
When was True Whispers released and how long is it?
True Whispers was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 57m.