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.
Title | Whina |
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Year | 2022 |
Genre | Drama, History |
Country | New Zealand |
Studio | GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho |
Cast | Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi, Erroll Shand, Vinnie Bennett, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne |
Crew | Alison Thompson (Executive Producer), Kristin Seth (Costume Designer), John Gilbert (Editor), Kelly Mitchell (Hair Designer), Daniel Negret (Executive Producer), James Napier Robertson (Executive Producer) |
Keyword | maori, biography, activist, women's rights |
Release | Jun 23, 2022 |
Runtime | 112 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 7.60 / 10 by 5 users |