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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. A powerful and original story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
Original Release
10/22/2010
US Release
10/22/2010
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Bobby Naderi | Yusef |
Noureen DeWulf | Rabeya |
Dominic Rains | Jehangir Tabari |
Maytha Alhassen | [Voice of Female Muslim T.V. Personality |
Jim Dickson | Gas Station Bully |
Volkan Eryaman | Amazing Ayyub |
Denise George | Dee Dee Ali |
Winter Jones | Muzzamil |
Marwan Kamel | Self (Cameo) |
Nav Mann | Umar |
Directors
Writers
Eyad Zahra, Michael Muhammad Knight
Cast
Name | Character |
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Bobby Naderi | Yusef |
Noureen DeWulf | Rabeya |
Dominic Rains | Jehangir Tabari |
Maytha Alhassen | [Voice of Female Muslim T.V. Personality |
Jim Dickson | Gas Station Bully |
Volkan Eryaman | Amazing Ayyub |
Denise George | Dee Dee Ali |
Winter Jones | Muzzamil |
Marwan Kamel | Self (Cameo) |
Nav Mann | Umar |
John Charles Meyer | Hamza |
Nicholas Riley | Harun |
Ara Thorose | Lead Singer of The Gilmans |
Phong Tran | Fasiq |
Cota Castelblanco | Lynn |
Elisabeth Riseng | Fatima |
Producers
Name | Role |
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David Perse | Executive Producer |
Michael Muhammad Knight | Producer |
Eyad Zahra | Producer |
Nina Nahal Ameri | Producer |
Allison Rose Carter | Producer |