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Whina

20221h 52mJames Napier Robertson,Paula Whetu Jones
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"The mother of the nation."

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.

DramaHistory
MaoriBiographyActivistWomen's Rights

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What is Whina (2022) about?

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.

Who stars in Whina?

Whina stars Rena Owen (Older Whina Cooper), James Rolleston (Gabriel), Wayne Hapi (Heremia Te Wake), Erroll Shand (Father Mulder), Vinnie Bennett (William Cooper). The film was directed by James Napier Robertson.

How long is Whina?

Whina has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2022.

Is Whina worth watching?

Whina holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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