Movie
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
“To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.”
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2018
0h 10m
en
Documentary
War
Overview
Samuel Wilder King, a descendant of Scottish sailors and Hawaiian royalty, served as a distinguished Naval officer in both World Wars before becoming Governor of the Hawaii Territory. This short film delves into King’s fearless leadership—from navigating the high seas during WWI to fighting against the internment of Japanese Americans in Hawaii during WWII—ultimately championing Hawaii's path to statehood as the 50th star on the American flag.
Director
Carolina Gratianne
Writers
Carolina Gratianne, Daniel L. Bernardi
Movie Information
Release Date
December 1, 2018
Runtime
0h 10m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Production
El Dorado Films
Veteran Documentary Corps