Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.
December 1, 2018
10 min
✓ Released 2775 days ago
Documentary
War
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Carolina Gratianne
Runtime: 10 min
Budget: $22,000
Top Cast
Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti
Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti
Trevor Getz
Trevor Getz
