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Whina is a New Zealand biographical film about the life of Whina Cooper. Written by James Lucas, James Napier Robertson and Paula Whetu Jones, and directed by Robertson and Jones, the film stars Rena Owen, Miriama McDowell and Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Cooper in different stages of her life.
Jun 23, 2022 · Whina is a New Zealand drama film about the life and achievements of Dame Whina Cooper, a prominent Maori activist and land rights advocate. The film stars Rena Owen, Vinnie Bennett, James Rolleston and others, and was released in June 2022.
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- Biography, Drama
- James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones
- 2022-06-23
Feb 4, 2022 · A biopic of the trailblazing female Māori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion innovation, and fight for the recognition of...
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- Transmission Films
Dame Whina Cooper ONZ DBE (9 December 1895 – 26 March 1994) was a respected kuia ( Māori elder), who worked for many years for the rights of her people, and particularly to improve the lot of Māori women. She is remembered for leading the 1975 Māori land march from Te Hāpua to Wellington, a distance of 1,100 km (680 mi), at the age of 79.
Whina - Movies on Google Play. 2022 • 111 minutes. 4.8 star. 4 reviews. 100% Tomatometer. Eligible. info Watch in a web browser or on supported devices Learn More. About this movie....
Trailblazing Maori leader Dame Whina Cooper spends her life breaking boundaries, speaking for the rights of Maori, and fighting for the land.
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Whina is a biopic of Dame Whina Cooper, who led a historic land march in 1975 and became Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation). The film follows her life story from her childhood in Tai Tokerau to her old age and legacy.
