The Massie Affair
“Was it an act of honor — or revenge for a crime never committed?”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2018-04-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Original Score
- Brian Keane
- Original Title
- The Massie Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- American Experience Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Zwonitzer
Mark Zwonitzer
Brian Keane
Michael Chin
Bruce Shaw
Mark Zwonitzer, Mark Samels
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Zwonitzer
Producer
Lydia Tanji
Costume Design
Fumie Carrera
Costume Design
Bruce Shaw
Editor
Akeime Mitterlehner
Production Design
Mark Zwonitzer
Writer
Mark Zwonitzer
Director
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
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What is The Massie Affair about?
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.
Who directed The Massie Affair?
The Massie Affair was directed by Mark Zwonitzer.
Who stars in The Massie Affair?
The principal cast of The Massie Affair includes Blair Brown, Siobhan C. Edmondson, Chance Gusukuma, Andrew T. Magoulick, Eric H. Mita.
When was The Massie Affair released and how long is it?
The Massie Affair was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Massie Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Massie Affair was composed by Brian Keane.