Whina

Whina

Year: 2022
Director: Paula Whetu Jones
Genre: Drama, New Zealand
Runtime: 112 min

Synopsis:
The extraordinary true 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.

Available for licensing in New Zealand

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