About Hawaii for the Hawaiians: An ongoing history of oppression and resistance (full documentary)
When most people think of Hawaii, they imagine beaches and sunshine, or even Hawaii Five-O. Although the island might be a world-famous travel destination for tourists, the reality for its inhabitants is far less idyllic. They face systematic oppression and poverty while tourists enjoy their homeland, which is also infested with military facilities. Though once internationally recognized as an independent nation, the Kingdom of Hawaii was illegally annexed and invaded by the U.S. Despite these challenges, Hawaiians continue to fight for reclamation. This documentary reveals the dark history and current struggles faced by the indigenous people of Hawaii, highlighting their ongoing resistance against U.S. oppression. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 – Intro ▷ 01:38 – Demand for independence ▷ 02:37 – Public Law 103-150 (1993) ▷ 03:23 – History of indigenous Hawaiians ▷ 05:55 – Sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawaii since 1843 ▷ 08:50 – U.S. Invasion and local resistance ▷ 10:45 – Americanization: institutionalized oppression ▷ 14:08 – Desecration of of hallowed land ▷ 15:26 – "the 50th State" (1959) ▷ 16:29 – Hidden purpose of the Apology Bill
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- Title
- Hawaii for the Hawaiians: An ongoing history of oppression and resistance (full documentary)
- Category
- History
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- wocomoDOCS
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