Guam (America's Forgotten Colonies, Part 2/3)

America's Forgotten Colonies: American Samoa, Guam & Saipan.

This is part two of the documentary on American Samoa. We explore the history, the legend of the two lovers, taotaomo’na spirits, the Chamorro people, Fr Duenas, Shoichi Yokoi and more. Part 1 is on American Samoa and Part 3 Saipan.

It was the result of 6 months of planning, two weeks of travelling and filming, and a month of editing. Shot on Panasonic GH5, Sony Action Cam, and DJI Mavic Pro. All 4K.

Music
Laumei ma Malie
(Turtle and Shark, ancient Samoan song)
Performed by Senovefa Gaea Bartley

Feels Like Home
By Immersive Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC

Driven to Explore
By Tiny Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC

In Search of Wisdom
By Tiny Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC

A Glow
By Dan Phillipson
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC

Widescreen Nature
By Tiny Music
Shutterstock Music Canada ULC

Full credits after final part of film.

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[margarethill]

I miss my island! Guam is where I grew up. Harmon Village, Carlos Heights, Marianna's Terrace. I have been home so many, many times in my heart and in my dreams. I left Guam (physically) to serve in the United States Air Force with tears in my eyes. I love Guam. I have a lot of family and loved ones there. I would do just about anything to be home again. God protect our Island of Guam. 💓 💓 💓!!!

[potercali]

I lived on guam for 21 years 1994 to 2015 and i absolutely love this beautiful island and the people there i love the food and the Fiesta

[Ilse]

Hafa Adai Guam Where America’s Day Begins 🇬🇺 🇺🇸 🇩🇪 🌴🌺 Thank you for your Video ❤️ My husband and his family are from Barrigada and Daughter was born at the Guam Memorial Hospital. Now we’re in California and we miss Guam and the people we know. Best Fiesta ever when family and friends gather and enjoy each other.

[emmcss]

Born and raised in GUAM. I haven’t been home over 40 years. Thank you so much for the video and educating people who do not know who, where and what Guam is about.

[robertscofield]

I grew up on Guam from 10 to 17. Went to New Piti elementary school, Agat Junior High school and then George Washington (GW) High School. Guam is indeed a paradise. I miss and love Guam and still dream of it all these years later… running the jungle, waterfalls in Nimitz Hill, Sigua Falls, Talafofo, snorkeling the bomb craters in Asan and Piti. Oh Lord Jesus protect and bless and keep you in his loving arms people of Guam of my true heart i love you forever…

[johntrim]

I lived in Guam for two years while in the U.S.Navy 1978 to 1979. I fell in love with the island and the people. Of all the different places I was able to visit in 20 years in the Navy, Guam is the only one I would truely love to go back to.

[williesantaana]

I live in Guam with the rest of my family. It’s a paradise for us. I’m a proud father of two daughter as Guamanian. I don’t forget the happenings the rest of my life. Thank you

[jonathanhansen]

I lived on Guam for 2 years as a teenager 1969-1971 when my father was stationed there during his naval career. Have many fond memories of it. Hope to see it again at least once before I pass.

[islanddreamer]

Met my husband in Guam. We both in Air Force TDY. Been married 36 years. Great memories and great people in Guam.
Would love to go back and visit.

[Ambimom]

These are not forgotten to me. I worked for their departments of education 1974-1978. Some of the best memories of my life are my visits and the wonderful people I came to know and love.

[vandercecil]

Have lived on Guam for over 28 years. This is an excellent film about the island. But there's a lot more to Guam than just the WW2 stories...

[danielreber]

Thank you for telling this story. I'm learning a tremendous amount about the U.S. Territories in your "Forgotten Colonies" series.

[MeLancer]

Thank you for your discussion of Guam. For many years my ship was based in Guam with Apra Harbor as its home port under the command of COMNAVMAR, Commander Naval Forces Guam. I spent 1964 either in Guam or on patrols of the Trust Territories of the Pacific. Always visiting with the people of Guam and touring the island. So much has changed since 1964. I would love to visit this island paradise once again.

[NuyoRican-vmkx]

Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianna Islands remind me so much of Hawaii. I had the privilege of being stationed at MCB Hawaii at Kanoehe Bay and as I watch this video I miss Hawaii. It's literally my second home.

I have been to American Samoa, and Guam and it's ppl are so patriotic and good ppl. Great food and just beautiful Islands. I honestly just miss living in the Pacific....

[jayvinhernandez]

born n raised on GUAM for 24years and up till now still watching. Really interesting .

[raymondperez]

the saying is Guam Is where Americas Days Begin and to me it will be not forgotten because it is very important to the United States of America

[marianomendiola]

I was born in guam and i speak English because my parents did not teach me my language but im proud of my country and i wouldn't trade it for the world

[doug]

Amazing video! Thank you for documenting the history and beauty of Guam!

[rjdungca]

I'm Half Chamorro abd half Filipino i love my island i love GUAM and the Philippines. 🇬🇺❤🇵🇭🙏🏻🌴🌺

[ProximaCentauri]

I am always amazed by Guam, its culture, history and its people. Mabuhay from the Philippines! 🌴