Mt. Zion

Turei, a talented young musician, dreams of his band winning the audition to be the support act for Bob Marley’s 1979 concert in Auckland. Part of a Māori family of contract potato pickers in Pukekohe, Turei’s desperate ambition clashes with his whanau’s traditional values, leading to an emotional showdown and powerful change.

Director: Tearepa Kahi

Cast: Temuera Morrison, Stan Walker, Miriama Smith, Troy Kingi, Ihaka Kelly

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.