Whina
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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Whina
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 23, 2022
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
76%
Original Title
Whina
Production Companies
GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
Director
Paula Whetu Jones
Description
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.