The Taqwacores

The Taqwacores (2010)

Not Rated 22 Oct 2010 • Drama, Music • 1h 23m
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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" house mates 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.

Eyad Zahra
Director
Michael Muhammad Knight, Eyad Zahra
Writer
Bobby Naderi, Noureen DeWulf, Dominic Rains
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 7 wins & 1 nomination
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 42
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $11,445

5.9

IMDb (584 votes)
41%
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