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. 2010-01-24 83 Min. PG-13
4.9 7 votes

Overview

Synopsis by theflixtor - 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

Jim Dickson is Gas Station Bully
Gas Station Bully
Volkan Eryaman is Amazing Ayyub
Amazing Ayyub
Denise George is Dee Dee Ali
Dee Dee Ali
Dominic Rains is Jehangir Tabari
Jehangir Tabari