The Taqwacores

The Taqwacores

2010
1h 23m
5.3

5.3/10

9 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $12,839

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Rumanni Filmworks
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date January 24, 2010
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1308165

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

Key Crew

Eyad Zahra
Director
Michael Muhammad Knight
Screenplay