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Description: 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.

Cast:
Older Whina Cooper: Rena Owen
William Cooper: Vinnie Bennett
Mira Szászy: Kali Kopae
Teenage Whina Cooper: Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Gabriel: James Rolleston
Father Mulder: Erroll Shand
Heremia Te Wake: Wayne Hapi
Younger Whina Cooper: Miriama McDowell
Elaine: Sarah Valentine
Cyril: Jayden Daniels
Richard Gilbert: Rihari Te Are
Nina: Ria Paki
Pattie: Awa Puna
Stacey: Briar Rose
Heretute Te Wake: Kasina Campbell
Awhina: Awhina-Rose Ashby
Pita Te Wake: James Tito
Apirana Ngata: Matu Ngaropo
Kare: Marshayla Christie

Written by: James Lucas, James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones

Director: James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones

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

Release date: 23 Jun 2022