Whina (2022)
23/06/2022
Drama, History
1h 52m
- 76% (5 votes)
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The mother of the nation.
Overview
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
- Paula Whetu JonesDirector, Writer
- James Napier RobertsonDirector, Writer
- James LucasWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Keywords
- maori
- biography
- activist
- women's rights
Top Billed Cast
Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston
Gabriel
Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand
Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Daniels
Cyril
Miriama McDowell
Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopae
Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentine
Elaine
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