Ka'iulani movie criticized as historically inaccurate, culturally insensitive


Star-Bulletin story:
A movie about the life of Princess Kaiulani is being criticized as historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive by Democratic and Republican members of the state Senate.

In a letter circulated yesterday by Sen. Clayton Hee and signed by 16 senators, "The Last Princess" was questioned for taking state tax credits.

"Many members of the community wish to be assured that Princess Kaiulani and Iolani Palace will not be tarnished and exploited," said the senators' letter, addressed to Donne Dawson, state film commissioner.

From Kealii M, here are the movie scripts, original and revised:
BPBLUE 2-27-08 Marc Forby S.pdf

KaiulaniRevised3-08-08.pdf


And a letter from Henry Noa regarding the revised script:



Update: Some photos of the filming at 'Iolani Palace from Lynette C.


Posted: Tue - March 25, 2008 at 09:56 AM    
   
 
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