

WHINA
The Mother of the Nation 1h 42m Rated PG

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.
Directors
James Napier Robertson
Paula Whetu Jones
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Producers
Matthew Metcalfe
Tainui Stephens
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Actors
Rena Owen
James Rolleston
Miriama McDowell
Vinnie Bennett
Tioreore Ngatai-
Melbourne
NZ Release Date 23 June 2022
Classification PG Violence
Running Time 112m
Country of Origin Aotearoa New Zealand
Original Languages English Maori
Genre Biography Drama