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Mt. Zion

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Turei, a hard working potato farm worker in New Zealand, dreams of his band opening for Bob Marley's 1979 tour. His dreams quickly clash with the traditions and values of his upbringing, especially with his traditional father.

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Peter Galvin sbs.com.au Mt. Zion, a likeable drama from writer director Tearepa Kahi, cleaves closely to this ancient coming-of-age parable about how the quest for showbiz success can corrupt the innocent. Rated: 3/5 Mar 14, 2013 Full Review Liam Maguren Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) With an ear for music and an eye for the landscape, Mt Zion starts New Zealand's filmmaking year on a good note. Rated: 4/5 Mar 13, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 5 Because its Maori hard Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Mt. Zion is a realistic yet feel good movie that captures the mood and the music of the time. This trip is worth taking to revisit the music of the day and to experience the reminder of the earthy goodness rooted in the love of this land that is such a part of our indigenous people. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Not bad but a bit predictable. I was disappointed with the singing and music which isn't true to the era. Also, much of the language is too contemporary. I couldn't really get into it. The acting is good, as are the production values. Some shots and pans are unnecessary. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review ma'ark t Interesting insight to rural Auckland in the late 1970's but the music was the only highlight of this film for me. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Mean.. old school movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Salty Popcorn watched the film this week - reviewer Cody loved it - suss full review at: http://www.saltypopcorn.com/mt-zion/ Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Te Arepa Kahi

Director

Stan Walker

Turei

Temuera Morrison

Dad

Miriama Smith

Layla

Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudson

Actor

Will Hall

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Synopsis Turei, a hard working potato farm worker in New Zealand, dreams of his band opening for Bob Marley's 1979 tour. His dreams quickly clash with the traditions and values of his upbringing, especially with his traditional father.
Director
Te Arepa Kahi
Producer
Quinton Hita
Screenwriter
Te Arepa Kahi
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m