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.
Top Cast
Rena Owen as Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston as Gabriel
Wayne Hapi as Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand as Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett as William Cooper
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