Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation (1993)

Production companies : Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina /

January 1, 1993 58m United States of America Documentary More

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This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."

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title：Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation
status：Released
Release date： 1993
Runtime：58m
Genres： Documentary · History ·
Countries of origin： United States of America ·
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Director： Puhipau / Joan Lander /
Writers： Haunani-Kay Trask · Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa · Jon Kamakawiwo'ole Osorio · Richard Kekuni Blaisdell ·
Production companies： Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina ·
Overview：This hour-long documentary is a provocative look at a historical event of which few Americans are aware. In mid-January, 1893, armed troops from the U.S.S Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d’état against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili‘uokalani. The event was described by U.S. President Grover Cleveland as an "act of war."

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