

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.
Whina was directed by Paula Whetu Jones and James Napier Robertson.
Whina holds an average rating of 7.6/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama and history. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Whina runs for 1h 52min, and was released in 2022.
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