Bibliograph

The Massie affair, a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer

Type

Label

The Massie affair, a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

The Massie affair

Medium

DVD

Oclc number

60330235

Responsibility statement

a HiddenHill Productions film for American Experience ; written, produced and directed by Mark Zwonitzer

Runtime

Summary

In the early 20th century, the U.S. Navy dominated Hawaii. Most Americans thought of the islands as a Pacific paradise, but in 1931, a dark incident shattered the tranquil veneer of the islands and exposed growing racial tensions. The wife of a Navy liutenant accused 5 local men of rape. One man was killed. In the trial that followed, celebrity attorney Clarence Darrow offered an impassioned defense on behalf of the husband, calling the murder an "honor killing."

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification