Chief of War
The story of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective; a Hawaiian war chief joins a campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization.
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"Even with all the footage of nearly naked men charging through jungles and across beaches to engage in grisly dances of bone breaking and neck slitting with weapons made from shark teeth, Apple TV's "Chief of War" is a work of impressive filmmaking and awesome storytelling. The visuals of the $350-million production capture the majesty and pay proper respect to Hawaii's landscapes and seascapes (even if much of the filming took place in New Zealand). As of the end of the second episode, most of the characters were still speaking Hawaiian, subtitled on screen. It was one of..."
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Jason Momoa did not speak fluent Hawaiian before filming Chief of War. To prepare, he underwent intensive language training with a coach who even lived with him. Momoa called it "the hardest thing I've ever done," admitting it was tougher than learning Dothraki for Game of Thrones (2011). Only about 20% of the cast was fluent at the start, so most, including Momoa, had to learn from scratch to ensure the series' cultural and linguistic authenticity.
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The story of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective; a Hawaiian war chief joins a campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization.