About this release
A biopic of the trailblazing female Maori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion innovation, and fight for the recognition of her own culture, all the while staying true to her heart and her beliefs.
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Disc 1
DVD
Whina (2022)
112 min
HistoryDrama
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.
Credits
Director
James Napier Robertson
Paula Whetu Jones
Writer
James Lucas
James Napier Robertson
Paula Whetu Jones
Cast
Rena Owenas Older Whina Cooper
James Rollestonas Gabriel
Wayne Hapias Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shandas Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennettas William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourneas Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Danielsas Cyril
Miriama McDowellas Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopaeas Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentineas Elaine
Cinematographer
Leon Narbey
Composer
Dana Lund
Editor
John Gilbert
Chris Plummer
Producer
Matthew Metcalfe
Tainui Stephens
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 4, 2026