Original Title
Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
Status
Released
Production Companies
El Dorado FilmsVeteran Documentary Corps
Original Language
EN
Budget
$22,000
Revenue
-
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.
Director
Carolina Gratianne
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
