The Taqwacores (2010)
The Taqwacores (2010)
A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
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.

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Cast

Noureen DeWulf Noureen DeWulf As: Rabeya
Jim Dickson Jim Dickson As: Gas Station Bully
Volkan Eryaman Volkan Eryaman As: Amazing Ayyub
Denise George Denise George As: Dee Dee Ali
Bobby Naderi Bobby Naderi As: Yusef
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Music

Language: English

Release Date: 24 January 2010

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Runtime: 83m

Company Credits

Company: Rumanni Filmworks

Revenue: $12,839

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Cast

Noureen DeWulf

Noureen DeWulf

Rabeya

Jim Dickson

Jim Dickson

Gas Station Bully

Volkan Eryaman

Volkan Eryaman

Amazing Ayyub

Denise George

Denise George

Dee Dee Ali

Bobby Naderi

Bobby Naderi

Yusef

Dominic Rains

Dominic Rains

Jehangir Tabari

Anne Leighton

Anne Leighton

Lynn

Directed By

Eyad Zahra

Eyad Zahra

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