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Written by
  
Tearepa Kahi

Director
  
Tearepa Kahi

Producer
  
Quinton Hita

5.9/10
IMDb

Directed by
  
Tearepa Kahi

Cinematography
  
Fred Renata

Featured song
  
Take It Easy

Box office
  
1.6 million USD


Produced by
  
Quinton Hita Christina Milligan

Starring
  
Stan Walker David Wikaira-Paul Darcey-Ray Flavell-Hudson Temuera Morrison Troy Kingi Miriama Smith

Music by
  
Te Arepa Kahi Shane McLean Stan Walker

Initial release
  
6 February 2013 (New Zealand)

Cast
  
Stan Walker, Bob Marley, Temuera Morrison, Troy Kingi, Miriama Smith

Similar
  
Temuera Morrison movies, Dramas

Mt Zion is a 2013 New Zealand film written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, starring Stan Walker and Temuera Morrison. This film marks the acting debut for singer Stan Walker. The world premiere of the film was held at the Event Cinema at Manukau on 4 February 2013.

Contents

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Cast

  • Stan Walker as Turei
  • Temuera Morrison as Dad
  • Miriama Smith as Layla
  • Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudson
  • Will Hall
  • Kevin Kaukau as Booker
  • Troy Kingi
  • Graham Ryan
  • David Wikaira-Paul

    • Production

    Filmed in Pukekohe.

    Plot

    Turei's family are hard-working potato farm workers in rural New Zealand. A talented musician, Turei dreams of his band being the support act for Bob Marley's 1979 tour. But it's a dream that challenges the traditions and values of his upbringing and will set him at odds with his family - particularly his father, a true man of the land.

    Reception

    Russell Baillie from New Zealand Herald gave the film 4/5 saying it is a smart, finely-observed, heartfelt drama of good humour and decent tunes against an authentic local setting. Jake Wilson from Sydney Morning Herald gave it 1 and a half stars saying the film doesn't have the charm or skill for a big feelgood success and 'Walker only relaxes when he sings'.

    Soundtrack

    The soundtrack was released on 15 March 2013.

    Also included on the album are six original recordings from Small Axe (the fictional band depicted in the film), a host of reggae classics from 10cc, Peter Tosh, Third World, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals, as well as hits from iconic Kiwi artists Prince Tui Teka, Max Merritt & The Meteors, and Herbs.

    Track listing

    1. "Take It Easy" - Stan Walker
    2. "Mt Zion" - Small Axe
    3. "Heat Wave" - Small Axe
    4. "Dreadlock Holiday" - 10cc
    5. "(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back" - Peter Tosh
    6. "Now That We Found Love" - Third World
    7. "The Harder They Come" - Jimmy Cliff
    8. "Funky Kingston" - Toots and the Maytals
    9. "Burning Spear" - Marcus Garvey
    10. "I Can See Clearly Now" - Johnny Nash
    11. "Hoki Mai" - Prince Tui Teka
    12. "Soul Deep" - Small Axe
    13. "Lion Trail" - Small Axe featuring Troy Kingi
    14. "Maunga Hiona" - Small Axe featuring Che-fu
    15. "Azania (Soon Come)" - Herbs
    16. "I Need Your Love" - Golden Harvest
    17. "Slippin' Away" - Max Merritt & The Meteors
    18. "Army" - Small Axe
    19. "Basket" - Small Axe

    Weekly charts

    In New Zealand The Album debuted at #11, before peaking at #1 on 18 February 2013.

    References

    Mt. Zion (film) Wikipedia
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