Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work helped lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.
Writing
Elizebeth's own letters and diaries, devastatingly articulate.
Editing
Crisp archival footage that makes 1920s codebreaking genuinely thrilling.
Production
Kate Burton's narration — warm, wry, absolutely perfect.
Director
Chana Gazit
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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