
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Flicks.co.nzLiam MagurenWith an ear for music and an eye for the landscape, Mt Zion starts New Zealand's filmmaking year on a good note. |
| sbs.com.auPeter GalvinMt. 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. |
| User ReviewWinnie P5 Because its Maori hard Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| User ReviewOwen MMt. 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. |
| User ReviewGeorgiana AInteresting insight to rural Auckland in the late 1970's but the music was the only highlight of this film for me. |