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 |
Release Date | : | 2022-06-23 |
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Production Countries | : | New Zealand, |
Production Co. | : | GFC Films Ingenious Media Rakija Films WestMark Productions Te Māngai Pāho |
Genres | : | Drama, History, |
Casts | : | 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, Matu Ngaropo, Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby, James Tito, Marshayla Christie, |
Plot Keywords | : | maori, biography, activist, women's rights, |
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