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Whina

Whina

The mother of the nation.

2022•1h 52m•7.6/10
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7.6/10(5)

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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Production

GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston

James Rolleston

Gabriel

Wayne Hapi

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Teenage Whina Cooper

Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels

Cyril

Miriama McDowell

Miriama McDowell

Younger Whina Cooper

Kali Kopae

Kali Kopae

Mira Szászy

Sarah Valentine

Sarah Valentine

Elaine

Briar Rose

Briar Rose

Stacey

Awa Puna

Awa Puna

Pattie

Kasina Campbell

Kasina Campbell

Heretute Te Wake

Richard Te Are

Richard Te Are

Richard Gilbert

Matu Ngaropo

Apirana Ngata

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Awhina

James Tito

James Tito

Pita Ti Wake

Marshayla Christie

Marshayla Christie

Kare

Ria Paki

Ria Paki

Nina

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