Mt. Zion (film)

Mt Zion
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
Production
company
Small Axe Films
Distributed by NZ Film Commission/20th Century Fox
Sony Music Australia
Release dates
  • 6 February 2013[1]
Country New Zealand
Australia
Language Māori
English
Box office $200,707

Mt Zion is a 2013 New Zealand film written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, starring Stan Walker and Temuera Morrison.[2] 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.

Cast

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 Bailey 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. [3] 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'.[4]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was released on 15 March 2013.[5]

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.

Chart (2013) Peak
position
New Zealand Singles Chart[6] 1

References

  1. ↑ http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/short-film-season/7774602/Stuffs-Short-Film-Season-Taua
  2. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/video.cfm?c_id=1501119&gal_objectid=10848018&gallery_id=129207
  3. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10863634
  4. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/mt-zion-20130313-2g09k.html#ixzz2VUi2ttSs
  5. ↑ http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/music/soundtracks/mt-zion-ost/681205
  6. ↑ http://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Soundtrack&titel=Mt%2E+Zion&cat=a

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