Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood (2018)

Movie"To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King."
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
NR 10 minDec 1st, 2018War, Documentary
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.
StarringLouise Keali'iloma King LanzilottiTrevor Getz
DirectorCarolina Gratianne
WritersCarolina GratianneDaniel L. Bernardi

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 1st, 2018
Movie Budget:$22,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Daniel L. Bernardi
Production Companies:El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
world war iiworld war ihawaiiu.s. navyveterangovernoru.s. naval academyjapanese internmenthawaii statehood