Mt. Zion (film)

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Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion poster.jpg
Directed byTearepa Kahi
Written by
Produced byQuinton Hita
Christina Milligan
StarringStan Walker
David Wikaira-Paul
Darcey-Ray Flavell-Hudson
Temuera Morrison
Troy Kingi
Miriama Smith
CinematographyFred Renata
Edited byPaul Maxwell
Music byShane McLean
Te Arepa Kahi
Stan Walker
Production
company
Small Axe Films
Distributed byNZ Film Commission/20th Century Fox
Sony Music Australia
Release date
  • 6 February 2013 (2013-02-06)[1]
CountriesNew Zealand
Australia
LanguagesMāori
English
Box office$1.6 million[2]

Mt. Zion is a 2013 New Zealand film written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, starring Stan Walker and Temuera Morrison.[3] 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.

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.

Cast[]

Production[]

The movie was filmed in Pukekohe.

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. [4] 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'.[5]

Soundtrack[]

The soundtrack was released on 15 March 2013.[6]

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. "Marcus Garvey" - Burning Spear
  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.

Chart (2013) Peak
position
New Zealand Singles Chart[7] 1

References[]

  1. ^ "Stuff's Short Film Season: Taua". 12 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Bob Marley's NZ film cameo: How did they do that?".
  3. ^ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/video.cfm?c_id=1501119&gal_objectid=10848018&gallery_id=129207
  4. ^ "Movie review: Mt Zion".
  5. ^ "Mt Zion". 13 March 2013.
  6. ^ "JB Hi-Fi - Australia's Largest Home Entertainment Retailer".
  7. ^ Charts.nz

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