Mt. Zion (film)
| Mt Zion | |
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| Directed by | Tearepa Kahi |
| Produced by | Quinton Hita Christina Milligan |
| Written by | Tearepa Kahi |
| 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 |
| Cinematography | Fred Renata |
| Edited by | Paul Maxwell |
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Production
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Small Axe Films
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| Distributed by | NZ Film Commission/20th Century Fox Sony Music Australia |
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| Country | New Zealand Australia |
| Language | Māori English |
| Box office | $1,600,000 |
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.
Filmed in Pukekohe.
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.
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'.
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.
In New Zealand The Album debuted at #11, before peaking at #1 on 18 February 2013.
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