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2022-06-23 • 1h 52m

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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.

Directors
Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
Writters
James Lucas, James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones
Editors
James Lucas, James Napier Robertson, Chris Plummer

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  1. Rena Owen

    Rena Owen

    Older Whina Cooper

  2. James Rolleston

    James Rolleston

    Gabriel

  3. Wayne Hapi

    Wayne Hapi

    Heremia Te Wake

  4. Erroll Shand

    Erroll Shand

    Father Mulder

  5. Vinnie Bennett

    Vinnie Bennett

    William Cooper

  6. Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

    Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

    Teenage Whina Cooper

  7. Jayden Daniels

    Jayden Daniels

    Cyril

  8. Miriama McDowell

    Miriama McDowell

    Younger Whina Cooper

  9. Kali Kopae

    Kali Kopae

    Mira Szászy

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
maoribiographyactivistwomen's rights