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. | Released
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42%
4.9
6.1
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Financials
Revenue: $12,839
Budget: $0
Profit: + $12,839
Movie Details
Tag Line: A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 5
Release Date: Jan 24, 2010
Rating: 2010-01-24
Run Time: 1h 23m
Original Language: English
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Production Companies: Rumanni Filmworks
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Synopsis
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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| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Directing | Director |
Eyad Zahra
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Michael Muhammad Knight
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