Movie
The Taqwacores
“A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.”
5.3/10
2010
1h 23m
en
Action
Comedy
Drama
Music
Overview
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
Eyad Zahra
Writers
Michael Muhammad Knight
Movie Information
Release Date
January 24, 2010
Runtime
1h 23m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
9
Production
Rumanni Filmworks
