Whina (2022)
The mother of the nation.
2022 · 1h 52m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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…
Director: Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
Writers: James Lucas, James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones
Music by: Dana Lund
Cinematography: Leon Narbey
Editor: John Gilbert, Chris Plummer
Cast
Rena Owen as Older Whina CooperJames Rolleston as GabrielWayne Hapi as Heremia Te WakeErroll Shand as Father MulderVinnie Bennett as William CooperTioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Teenage Whina CooperJayden Daniels as CyrilMiriama McDowell as Younger Whina CooperKali Kopae as Mira SzászySarah Valentine as ElaineBriar Rose as StaceyAwa Puna as PattieMore like this
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