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

Warren Haack

Sound Designer

Alexander Zane Irwin

Camera Operator

Sreang Hok

Sound Recordist

Dan Olmsted

Sound Mixer

Lyndsey Florez

Sound Recordist

Daniel L. Bernardi

Executive Producer

Andrés Gallegos

Director of Photography

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