2013 New Zealand 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.
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
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.
[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
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
- "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
- "Now That We Found Love" – Third World
- "The Harder They Come" – Jimmy Cliff
- "Funky Kingston" – Toots and the Maytals
- "Marcus Garvey" – Burning Spear
- "I Can See Clearly Now" – Johnny Nash
- "Hoki Mai" – Prince Tui Teka
- "Soul Deep" – Small Axe
- "Lion Trail" – Small Axe featuring Troy Kingi
- "Maunga Hiona" – Small Axe featuring Che-fu
- "Azania (Soon Come)" – Herbs
- "I Need Your Love" – Golden Harvest
- "Slippin' Away" – Max Merritt & The Meteors
- "Army" – Small Axe
- "Basket" – Small Axe
Weekly charts
In New Zealand the album debuted at #11, before peaking at #1 on 18 February 2013.
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