Whina
Whina

Information

Release DateJune 23, 2022
Runtime1h 52m
StatusReleased
ProductionGFC Films, Ingenious Media + 3 more
LanguagesEnglish, Maori
7.6
5 votes
Popularity1

Whina

"The mother of the nation."

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Paula Whetu Jones

Featured Cast

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston

James Rolleston

Gabriel

Wayne Hapi

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

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