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American Experience The CodebreakerTuesday, December 28, 2021Season Opener Explores the Fascinating Secret Life of Pioneering Cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman American Experience The Codeb
Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down Al Capone and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work help lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.
Yet this suburban wife and mother was never fully credited with her work – until now. American Experience is presenting “The Codebreaker,” which delves into Friedman’s life. The documentary will air at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, on New Mexico PBS. Friedman Family Portrait. Washington, D.C., 1930s. (Courtesy of George C. Marshall Foundation Library) Chana Gazit is the filmmaker behind the documentary. “When I do films like this, I always feel that I live with the person,” Gazit says. “I loved living with Elizebeth Friedman. It was quite amazing.” Gazit says Friedman lived a secret...