Chief of War
Jason Momoa with his men in “Chief of War.” Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ via IMDb.com. 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 $340-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 the many demands for authenticity made by producer and star Jason Momoa. Whether or not Momoa deserves all the credit, the production is steeped in realism, integrity and soulful understanding of the culture it depicts. Although Captain Cook had arrived a...