''Mt. Zion'' is a 2013 New Zealand film written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, starring Stan Walker and

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. 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

* Stan Walker as Turei *

as Dad *

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as Layla *Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudson *Will Hall *Kevin Kaukau as Booker * Troy Kingi *Graham Ryan *

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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. Jake Wilson from Sydney Morning Herald gave it 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 (the fictional band depicted in the film), a host of reggae classics from

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Track listing

#" Take It Easy" – Stan Walker #"Mt Zion" – Small Axe #"Heat Wave" – Small Axe #" Dreadlock Holiday" – 10cc #"(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back" – Peter Tosh #"

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" – Jimmy Cliff #" Funky Kingston" – Toots and the Maytals #"Marcus Garvey" – Burning Spear #"

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Weekly charts

In New Zealand the album debuted at #11, before peaking at #1 on 18 February 2013.

References

External links

Trailer hosted a New Zealand Herald
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mt. Zion 2013 films 2013 drama films New Zealand drama films Australian drama films Cultural depictions of Bob Marley