Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
Jan 01, 1993 · 58m
Director
Puhipau, Joan LanderOverview
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."
Cast of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
Leonelle Anderson AkanaNarrator / Lili'uokalani (voice)- Haunani-Kay Trask
- Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa
- Richard Kekuni Blaisdell
- Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio
- Kanani Kapuniai
- Kalani 'Apuakehau
- Aaron Anderson
- Jeremy Rochford
- Warren Smith
- Kaipo Miller
- Greg Koob
- Steven Helela
- Hugo Buehring
- Tenny Hernandez
- Peter Toth
- Jason Fleming
- Ray Baker
- Michael F. Quinlan
- William Quinlan
- Shawn Wake
- Norm Nichols
- R. Kunani Nihipali
- Eric Nunies
- Aaron Sala
- Glenn Agunat
- Arthur Betts
- Jareus Sylva
Crew of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
- PuhipauDirector of Photography, Director, Producer
- Joan LanderEditor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
- Haunani-Kay TraskWriter
- Lilikala Kame'eleihiwaWriter
- Jon Kamakawiwo'ole OsorioWriter
- Richard Kekuni BlaisdellWriter
- Charles EwartEditor
- Neil IzumiAnimation
- Irene NelsonCostumer
- Peter MedeirosMusic
- Ed KaiwiMusic
- Peter MoonMusic
- Charles LukelaSound Recordist
- John Mathew KellyProps
- Pierre GrillSound Recordist
- Calvin HoeProps
- R. Ipo NihipaliCostumer
About Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
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."
When was Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation released?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was released on January 1, 1993.
How long is Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation runs 58 minutes.
Who directed Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation was directed by Puhipau and Joan Lander.
Who is in the cast of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation?
The cast of Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation includes Leonelle Anderson Akana (Narrator / Lili'uokalani (voice)), Haunani-Kay Trask, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa, Richard Kekuni Blaisdell and Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio.