Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood (2018)

"To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King."

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10m
December 1, 2018
English

Synopsis

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

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Original Title

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Status

Released

Budget

$22,000

Revenue

N/A

Production

El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps