Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood (2018)
To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.
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
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: December 1, 2018
Cast
- Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti - Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti
- Trevor Getz - Trevor Getz
Screenplay
Cinematography: Andrés Gallegos
Editing: Sreang Hok
Production: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $22,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
governor, world war i, hawaii, world war ii, u.s. navy, veteran, u.s. naval academy, japanese internment, hawaii statehood
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood 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.
- Who directed Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?
- Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood was directed by Carolina Gratianne.
- Who stars in Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?
- Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood stars Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti, Trevor Getz.
- How long is Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?
- Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?
- Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood is a Documentary, War film.
- What is the budget of Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?
- Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood had a budget of $22,000.
- Where was Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood produced?
- Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood was produced in United States of America.