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The Taqwacores

2010 • 1h23m Action, Comedy, Drama, Music

Rating

5.3/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Eyad Zahra

Screenplay

Michael Muhammad Knight

Cast

Noureen DeWulf

Jim Dickson

Volkan Eryaman

Release date

1/24/2010

Status

Released

Revenue

$12,839

Origin country

US

Vote count

9