Whina
“The mother of the nation.”
7.6/ 10IMDb7.25
20221h 52m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- KKasina Campbell
- OOcean Michael
- VVinnie Bennett
- WWayne Hapi
- MMatu Ngaropo
- EErroll Shand
- MMarshayla Christie
- TTioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
- ĀĀwhina-Rose Henare Ashby
- JJames Tito
Crew
- Directors
- Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
- Writers
- Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson, James Lucas
- Producers
- Tainui Stephens, Fraser Brown, Matthew Metcalfe, James Napier Robertson, Daniel Negret
- Production
- GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
Frequently asked questions
What is Whina rated?
Whina has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 votes.
Who directed Whina?
Whina was directed by Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson.
When was Whina released?
Whina was released in 2022.
