Whina

7.6 / 10

(5 votes)

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.

Country:

New Zealand

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

112 minutes

Year:

2022

Director:

James Napier Robertson

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Company:

GFC Films,

Ingenious Media,

Rakija Films,

WestMark Productions,

Te Māngai Pāho

Cast:
Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston

Gabriel

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

Crew:
Alison Thompson

Executive Producer

Kristin Seth

Costume Designer

John Gilbert

Editor

Kelly Mitchell

Hair Designer

Daniel Negret

Executive Producer