STORY
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.
CAST & CREW
- Rena Owen
- James Rolleston
- Wayne Hapi
- Erroll Shand
- Vinnie Bennett
Cast
- Paula Whetu Jones
Director
INFORMATION
- GFC Films
- Ingenious Media
- Rakija Films
- WestMark Productions
- Te Māngai Pāho
Production Companies
- New Zealand
Production Countries
LANGUAGES
- English
- Maori
