The Massie Affair
Was it an act of honor — or revenge for a crime never committed?
Genres
Overview
In the waning days of summer 1931, Honolulu's tropical tranquility was shattered when a young Navy wife made a drastic allegation of rape against five nonwhite islanders. What unfolded in the following days and weeks was a racially-charged murder case that would make headlines across the nation, enrage Hawai'i's native population, and galvanize the island's law enforcers and the nation's social elite.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
55 min
Release Date
2005-04-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6
Blair Brown
Narrator (voice)
Siobhan C. Edmondson
Thalia Massie
Chance Gusukuma
Extra
Andrew T. Magoulick
Extra
Eric H. Mita
Extra
George Shishido
Extra
Roger Wilko
Extra
Nona Beamer
Chanter
Charles Ka'aupu
Chanter
Don McClellan
Steel Guitar
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