When I was given a brief introduction to this documentary, my initial reaction was that this will be about the Hawaiians are demanding more rights. To my surprise, the documentary, "Act of War" was different than I expected. It was rather a History of the overthrown of the Hawaiian monarchy than the Hawaiian's opinion/thoughts on what happened. I like that there are historical facts and the chain of events that led to the overthrown of the monarchy.
Just from watching the Hawaiian's perspective of the overthrown, I have to side with them and blame the United States for taking their kingdom. Hawaiian people's demand for more government aid is a controversial topic, but from just watching Act of War, I would say that they deserve more housing aid and etc. I mean, their land is taken from them without consent. They lived happily in a uncivilized society without the need of modern technology. That was their way of life. Now with high standards of living they couldn't live the way they used to.
Although that is only my opinion on the film by just watching the Hawaiian's perspective. My opinions would be better formed if I watched the United State's perspective on the Overthrown.
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