The Massie Affair

Was it an act of honor — or revenge for a crime never committed?

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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.

Keywords

1930s
native hawaiian
rape accusation
lynching

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 18, 2005
Original language: English
Spoken languages: english
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Experience Films
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt0771639