Documentary ·War · United States of America · 2018 · 10m

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Director

Cast

Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti as Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti Trevor Getz as Trevor Getz

Crew

Andrés Gallegos — Director of Photography Sreang Hok — Editor Carolina Gratianne — Writer Daniel L. Bernardi — Writer Carolina Gratianne — Producer

Tagline

To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

governor world war i hawaii world war ii u.s. navy veteran u.s. naval academy japanese internment hawaii statehood

Key Collaborators

Carolina Gratianne Director Andrés Gallegos Director of Photography Sreang Hok Editor Carolina Gratianne Writer Daniel L. Bernardi Writer Carolina Gratianne Producer

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