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Whina(2022)

M06/23/2022 (NZ)DramaHistory1h 52m
76%

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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.

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Movie Cast

Rena Owen photo

Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

Wayne Hapi photo

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand photo

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett photo

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne photo

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Teenage Whina Cooper

Miriama McDowell photo

Miriama McDowell

Younger Whina Cooper

Kali Kopae photo

Kali Kopae

Mira Szászy

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyGFC Films

Original LanguageEnglish

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