5.3The Taqwacores · 2010
The Taqwacores (2010) is a Action / Comedy / Drama film directed by Eyad Zahra, starring Noureen DeWulf, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman.
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5.3Overview
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.
Cast
Noureen DeWulf, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman, Denise George, Bobby Naderi, Dominic Rains, Anne Leighton
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What is "The Taqwacores" about?
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.
When was "The Taqwacores" released?
The Taqwacores was released in 2010.
Who stars in "The Taqwacores"?
The cast includes Noureen DeWulf, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman, Denise George.
