THE TAQWACORES: The Birth of Punk Islam

THE TAQWACORES: The Birth of Punk Islam
A Film by Eyad Zahra

Cast: Michael Muhammad Knight, Omar Majeed, Zacharie Fay, Mark Ellam, Omar Wagar

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. Full Summary

Country: USA
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama
Language: English
Location: Buffalo (USA)
Runtime: 83 min
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