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The Massie Affair

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

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Released: 2005-04-18

Runtime: 55 minutes

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.

Genres

  • Documentary

Production Companies

  • American Experience Films (US)

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 0.5045

Vote Average: 6.0 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

Homepage: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/island-murder/

IMDb: tt0771639