Whina

"The mother of the nation."Movie
Audience Score
76
Whina
StarringRena OwenJames RollestonWayne Hapi
DirectorsJames Napier RobertsonPaula Whetu Jones
WritersJames Lucas
NR 1 hr 52 minDrama, History
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Fraser Brown, Mark Gooder, James Napier Robertson, Daniel Negret, Alison Thompson, Peter Touche
Production Companies:GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
Whina on the Web:Official Website
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