Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Omar Majeed
Michael Muhammad Knight
Kourosh Poursalehi
Sena Hussain
Daniel Cross
Mark Ellam
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Yusef is a first-generation Pakistani-American engineering student who 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. 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 shows at night. Ultimately, Yusef begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. An original story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
Director
Omar Majeed
Film Details
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Miscellaneous Notes
Limited Release in United States Fall November 12, 2010
Limited Release in United States Fall October 22, 2010
Released in United States January 2010
Released in United States March 2010
Released in United States on Video April 5, 2011
Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Festival Favorites/24 Beats Per Second) March 12-20, 2010.
Feature directorial debut for Eyad Zahra.
Released in United States January 2010 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (NEXT) January 21-31, 2010.)
Released in United States March 2010 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Festival Favorites/24 Beats Per Second) March 12-20, 2010.)
Released in United States on Video April 5, 2011
Limited Release in United States Fall October 22, 2010
Limited Release in United States Fall November 12, 2010 (Los Angeles)
