The Taqwacores

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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.

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

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Dominic Rains and Bobby Naderi in The Taqwacores (2010)

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Written by 'Omar Waqar', Chris Clover, 'Jason Bomani' and 'Miskut Wiggins'
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9/10

Underated best movie I have seen in a while

A fresh perspective on a scene that hasn't really been looked at. 2nd generation groups subcultures is massively under explored in cinema. This film does it well. Excellent acting, the conversations and scenes are fun and sometimes very candid. In a short space of time unpicking the constant conflict that 2nd generation minorities go through internally and within subgroup. It captures the ethos of punk and politics of the two groups. Yet entertaining throughout.

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