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Whina (2022)
112 min | Biography, Drama

Whina (2022)

112 min | Biography, Drama

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.

Directors

James Napier Robertson | Paula Whetu Jones

Writers

James Lucas (story by) | James Napier Robertson | Paula Whetu Jones

Producers

Matthew Metcalfe (produced by) | Tainui Stephens

Composer

Dana Lund

Cinematographer

Leon Narbey

Editors

John Gilbert | Chris Plummer

Casting Director

Christina Asher

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Release date

Oct 8, 2022 (United States)

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Rena Owen Older Whina Cooper Older Whina Cooper See fewer	Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
Vinnie Bennett William Cooper William Cooper See fewer	F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Kali Kopae Mira Szászy Mira Szászy See fewer	The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne Teenage Whina Cooper Teenage Whina Cooper See fewer	Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
James Rolleston Gabriel Gabriel See fewer	Boy (I) (2010)
Erroll Shand Father Mulder Father Mulder See fewer	The Twelve (2022)
Wayne Hapi Heremia Te Wake Heremia Te Wake See fewer	The Dark Horse (2014)
Miriama McDowell Younger Whina Cooper Younger Whina Cooper See fewer	Coming Home in the Dark (2021)
Sarah Valentine Elaine Elaine See fewer	John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
Jayden Daniels Cyril Cyril See fewer	Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Rihari Te Are Richard Gilbert (as Richard Te Are) Richard Gilbert (as Richard Te Are) See fewer	In Dark Places (2018)
Ria Paki Nina Nina See fewer	Muru (2022)
Awa Puna Pattie Pattie See fewer	Ahikaroa (2018)
Briar Rose Stacey Stacey See fewer	A Minecraft Movie (2025)
Kasina Campbell Heretute Te Wake Heretute Te Wake See fewer	Gurl (2020)
Awhina-Rose Ashby Awhina Awhina See fewer	Rurangi (2020)
James Tito Pita Te Wake Pita Te Wake See fewer	Superkid Academy: The Mission (2013)
Matu Ngaropo Apirana Ngata Apirana Ngata See fewer	Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (2005)
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