Whina
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2022-06-23
Runtime: 112 mins
Director: Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
Writer: James Lucas, James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones
Spoken language: English,
Genres: Drama, History
Original title: Whina
Production Companies: GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
Production Countries: New Zealand
Cast
Rena Owen
James Rolleston
Wayne Hapi
Erroll Shand
Vinnie Bennett
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Jayden Daniels
Miriama McDowell
Kali Kopae
Sarah Valentine
Briar Rose
Awa Puna
Kasina Campbell
Richard Te Are
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