Film
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
2018 · 10m · Documentary · War
To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.
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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.
Cast
Crew
- Carolina GratianneWriter · Director · Producer
- Daniel L. BernardiWriter · Executive Producer
- Andrés GallegosDirector of Photography
- Sreang HokEditor
Details
- Release date
- December 1, 2018
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Budget
- $22,000
- Genres
- Documentary, War
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