Portraying Navajo Code Talkers: A Critical Look at Windtalkers and Its Historical Impact
This text examines the depiction of Navajo code talkers in the film *Windtalkers*, highlighting historian John McManus's praise for its portrayal while acknowledging the movie's mixed critical reception. It emphasizes the film's role in raising awareness about Indigenous American contributions during World War II and suggests a modern retelling might focus more on the code talkers themselves.