Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
Documentary, War
2018, US
10m
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Trevor Getz
Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti
Carolina Gratianne
Tagline
To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.
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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.
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