The Massie Affair
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.
- Overview
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The Massie Affair
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 18, 2005
Runtime
0h 55m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Massie Affair
Production Companies
American Experience Films
Director
Mark Zwonitzer
Description
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.