The Taqwacores

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Noureen DeWulfRabeya

Jim Dickson

Jim DicksonGas Station Bully

Volkan EryamanAmazing Ayyub

Denise George

Denise GeorgeDee Dee Ali

Bobby NaderiYusef

Dominic RainsJehangir Tabari

Anne LeightonLynn