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Movie poster: Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood (2018)
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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood

2018 · 10 min Documentary War

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.

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Year 2018
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, War
Director Carolina Gratianne
Runtime 10 min.

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Samuel Wilder King: Fighting for Statehood is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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