The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii
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On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliʻuokalani's door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently seized power and now confiscated her diaries, ransacked her house, and claimed her lands. Liliʻuokalani was Hawaii's queen and she ruled through one of the most turbulent periods of its history. Sydney Iaukea shares how the ruler fought the annexation of Hawaii. [Directed by Luísa M H Copetti, Hype CG, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Gabriel Maia].