S17·E8 The Massie Affair
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 8
- Air Date
- April 18, 2005
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
"The Massie Affair" chronicles a 1931 Honolulu rape case involving a young white Navy wife that became even more serious when one of the acquitted Hawaiian defendants was later kidnapped and murdered. Although marital discord and social "honor" play into the story, it's mostly about stark racial injustice that touched even the White House. It uncovers "cold, hard truths about America and the people who ruled it."
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When did Season 17 Episode 8 of American Experience air?
Season 17, Episode 8 ('The Massie Affair') originally aired on April 18, 2005.
How long is Season 17 Episode 8 ('The Massie Affair')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 17 Episode 8?
"The Massie Affair" chronicles a 1931 Honolulu rape case involving a young white Navy wife that became even more serious when one of the acquitted Hawaiian defendants was later kidnapped and murdered. Although marital discord and social "honor" play into the story, it's mostly about stark racial inj...
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