Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.
10 mins
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.
Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti
Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti
Trevor Getz
Trevor Getz
Carolina Gratianne
Writer
Warren Haack
Sound Designer
Alexander Zane Irwin
Camera Operator
Sreang Hok
Sound Recordist
Dan Olmsted
Sound Mixer
Andrés Gallegos
Colorist
Daniel L. Bernardi
Writer
Lyndsey Florez
Sound Recordist
Sreang Hok
Editor
Daniel L. Bernardi
Executive Producer
Carolina Gratianne
Director
Carolina Gratianne
Producer
Andrés Gallegos
Director of Photography