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Mt. Zion (film)

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.

Mt. Zion
Directed byTearepa Kahi
Written byTearepa Kahi
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]

Plot

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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

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Production

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The movie was filmed in Pukekohe.

Reception

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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+1⁄2 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

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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

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  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

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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

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  1. ^ "Stuff's Short Film Season: Taua". New Zealand Herald. 12 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Bob Marley's NZ film cameo: How did they do that?". New Zealand Herald.
  3. ^ New Zealand Herald [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Movie review: Mt Zion - Entertainment News". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Mt Zion". 13 March 2013.
  6. ^ "JB Hi-Fi – Australia's Largest Home Entertainment Retailer".
  7. ^ "charts.org.nz - Soundtrack - Mt. Zion". charts.nz. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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