Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation

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."

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Status

Released

Original Title

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation

Runtime

58min

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Revenue

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Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina