Mt. Zion (film)


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.

Cast

The movie was 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, 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. " 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 " - 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 Peak
position
New Zealand Singles Chart1