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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Dec 01, 2018 · 10m

Director

Carolina Gratianne

Overview

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.

Cast of Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

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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…

When was Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood released?

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood was released on December 1, 2018.

How long is Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood runs 10 minutes.

Who directed Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood was directed by Carolina Gratianne.

Who is in the cast of Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood?

The cast of Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood includes Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti (Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti) and Trevor Getz (Trevor Getz).

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