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.

Cast:Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi, Erroll Shand, Vinnie Bennett, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne,

Genre:Drama, History,

country:New Zealand,

Production:GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho,