Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993)

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This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."

Director: Joan Lander, Puhipau
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Medeiros, Ed Kaiwi, Peter Moon
Cinematography: Puhipau, Joan Lander
Editing: Joan Lander, Charles Ewart
Production: Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

indigenous, hawaii, pacific island, genocide, colonialism, woman director, imperialism, native hawaiian, pacific islanders

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation about?
This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."
Who directed Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was directed by Joan Lander, Puhipau.
Who stars in Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation stars Leonelle Anderson Akana, Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio, Kanani Kapuniai.
How long is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation produced?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was produced in United States of America.