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Whina

  • 20222022
  • 1h 52m
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7.6/10
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Whina (2022)
A biopic of the trailblazing Maori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion the rights of Maori, and fight for the land - all the while staying true to her heart and her beliefs.
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A biopic of the trailblazing Maori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion the rights of Maori, and fight for the land - all the while s... Read allA biopic of the trailblazing Maori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion the rights of Maori, and fight for the land - all the while staying true to her heart and her beliefs.A biopic of the trailblazing Maori leader, Dame Whina Cooper, whose extraordinary life saw her break gender boundaries, champion the rights of Maori, and fight for the land - all the while staying true to her heart and her beliefs.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
157
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    • James Napier Robertson
    • Paula Whetu Jones
    • James Lucas
    • James Napier Robertson
    • Paula Whetu Jones
  • Stars
    • Rena Owen
    • James Rolleston
    • Vinnie Bennett
    • James Napier Robertson
    • Paula Whetu Jones
    • James Lucas
    • James Napier Robertson
    • Paula Whetu Jones
  • Stars
    • Rena Owen
    • James Rolleston
    • Vinnie Bennett
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    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Rena Owen
    Rena Owen
    • Older Whina Cooper
    James Rolleston
    James Rolleston
    • Gabriel
    Vinnie Bennett
    Vinnie Bennett
    • William Cooper
    Kali Kopae
    Kali Kopae
    • Mira Szászy
    Miriama McDowell
    Miriama McDowell
    • Younger Whina Cooper
    Erroll Shand
    Erroll Shand
    • Father Mulder
    Jayden Daniels
    Jayden Daniels
    • Cyril
    Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
    Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
    • Teenage Whina Cooper
    Sarah Valentine
    Sarah Valentine
    • Elaine
    Briar Rose
    Briar Rose
    • Stacey
    Awa Puna
    Awa Puna
    • Pattie
    Marshayla Christie
    Marshayla Christie
    • Kare
    Richard Te Are
    Richard Te Are
    • Richard Gilbert
    Wayne Hapi
    Wayne Hapi
    • Heremia Te Wake
    Matu Ngaropo
    • Apirana Ngata
    James Tito
    • Pita Te Wake
    Kasina Campbell
    • Heretute Te Wake
      • James Napier Robertson
      • Paula Whetu Jones
      • James Lucas
      • James Napier Robertson
      • Paula Whetu Jones
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    3/10
    Did not rise up to the story
    A very interesting story however, film was very mediocre. It felt like watching a performance rather than immersed in it. Whina's character was poorly presented. Little details on historical facts that are key to the story. Very disappointing!
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    • Aug 26, 2022

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      • June 23, 2022 (New Zealand)
      • New Zealand
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      • Maori
      • English
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      • General Film Corporation
      • Ingenious Media
      • Rakija Films
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