Movie Description

Act of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation

(1993)

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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Original TitleAct of War: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1993-01-01

Original Language

Runtime 00h 58m

Production CompaniesNā Maka o ka ‘Āina

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History