Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood 2018 Directed by Carolina Gratianne

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , War

Production Companies El Dorado Films , Veteran Documentary Corps

Budget $22,000

Release Date 1 December 2018

10 mins