Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood
To join the republic, Hawaii needed a King.
2018 | 10m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | Carolina Gratianne |
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| Writer: | Carolina Gratianne, Daniel L. Bernardi |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 01, 2018 |
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| Director: | Carolina Gratianne |
| Writer: | Carolina Gratianne, Daniel L. Bernardi |
| Genres: | War |
| Keywords | hawaii, world war ii, u.s. navy, governor, veteran, u.s. naval academy, japanese internment, hawaii statehood |
| Production Companies | El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $22,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 23, 2026 Entered: Jun 23, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti | Louise Keali'iloma King Lanzilotti |
| Trevor Getz | Trevor Getz |
| Name | Job |
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| Carolina Gratianne | Writer, Director |
| Sreang Hok | Editor, Sound Recordist |
| Daniel L. Bernardi | Writer |
| Alexander Zane Irwin | Camera Operator |
| Lyndsey Florez | Sound Recordist |
| Warren Haack | Sound Designer |
| Dan Olmsted | Sound Mixer |
| Andrés Gallegos | Director of Photography, Colorist |
| Name | Title |
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| Daniel L. Bernardi | Executive Producer |
| Carolina Gratianne | Producer |
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