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.
Released: Jun 23, 2022
Runtime: 112 minutes
Stars: Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi, Erroll Shand, Vinnie Bennett, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Crew: Fraser Brown (Executive Producer), Mark Gooder (Executive Producer), James Napier Robertson (Executive Producer), Daniel Negret (Executive Producer), Rena Owen (Associate Producer), Alison Thompson (Executive Producer)