

The mother of the nation.
June 23, 2022
1h 52m
EN
James Napier Robertson
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.

Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston
Gabriel

Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand
Father Mulder


James Lucas, Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
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Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper

Jayden Daniels
Cyril

Miriama McDowell
Younger Whina Cooper

Kali Kopae
Mira Szászy

Sarah Valentine
Elaine

GFC Films
NZ

Ingenious Media
GB
Rakija Films
GB
WestMark Productions
N/A

Te Māngai Pāho
NZ