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Whina

Whina

"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.

Release DateJune 23, 2022
StatusReleased
Original TitleWhina
Runtime1h 52min
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LanguageEnglish, Maori
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesNew Zealand
Production CompaniesGFC FilmsIngenious MediaRakija FilmsWestMark ProductionsTe Māngai Pāho