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A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam ...
Action, Comedy, Drama, Music - 2010
The Taqwacores
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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.
Director:
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Eyad Zahra
Cast:
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Noureen DeWulf
,
Jim Dickson
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Volkan Eryaman
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Denise George
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Dominic Rains
,
Bobby Naderi

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Runtime:
83 min
Release date:
24 Jan 2010
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$12,839
Awards:
7 wins & 1 nomination

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
What this rough-around-the-edges but hugely likeable film lacks in budget it more than makes up for in energy, visual flair and, yes, punk spirit.
– Sarah Cohen,
Time Out,
23 Feb 2011
fresh:
This earnest adaptation of Michael Muhammad Knight's novel is too busy processing events to fully understand them. But director Eyad Zahra is so enthusiastic that he wins us over anyway.
– Elizabeth Weitzman,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb 2011
rotten:
As a misfit-centric slap at religious conformity, the story's premise couldn't be more primed for trenchant social comedy, but screenwriter Knight and director Eyad Zahra opt for maintaining a thin veneer of tiresome obnoxiousness...
– Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Nov 2010
rotten:
The shaky narrative style and broad characterizations undo its effectiveness, though the climactic concert sequence... will possess an undeniable fascination for wide-ranging music connoisseurs.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
30 Oct 2010
rotten:
Why anybody should care about these people is the question of the week.
– V.A. Musetto,
New York Post,
22 Oct 2010
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