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The Taqwacores (2010)
Directed by Eyad Zahra
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Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new “un-orthodox” housemates soon introduce him to Taqwacore: a hardcore, Muslim punk-rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. ‘The Taqwacores’ deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.
Length 83 minutes
Actors
Noureen DeWulf | Jim Dickson | Volkan Eryaman | Denise George | Bobby Naderi | Dominic Rains | Anne Leighton
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2014 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
I wanted to like this more than I did, but it was still cool to see punk rock through a different light still affecting people in the same visceral way.
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