Something About "Act of War,"- the overthrow of Hawaiian Nation

snap of Act of War. courtesy itvs.org

I saw Act of War two times. And, the second time I watched it, I learnt more about what "really happened" when the U.S. took over (or lets say stole) the Hawaiian Islands.


Act of War is a documentary made in 1993 that tells the story of Hawaiian people, missionary visits to the island who brought diseases with them, the decline of native Hawaiian population, commencement of sugar plantation that brought a large immigrant population, the internal politics of the business-men, and missionaries and finally overthrow of the kingdom of Hawaii in illegal way. 


The documentary is full of historical photos, interviews with Hawaiian historians and scholars with reenactment. 


One particular scene that I noted was a Hawaiian woman, dressed in Hawaiian attire said with loud voice "We are not Americans, We are not Americans, We are not Americans! We will die.. but never become American." Her voice had resentment and anger. After watching this documentary, I feel that Hawaiians (I don't know how many) are still angry with the United States, they still want their land back and want to get rid of immigrants.


Now, after a century, I don't know how Hawaiians can get justice. I understand they have been cheated, betrayed and did not get justice, but the question is "What now ?" How can Hawaiians get justice at this time ? Or is there another way that we all can make the mistake (crime) less painful ?


What are you ideas? What do you think we need to do ? or do we just let it go and "everything is ok ?"