Towelhead Movie (2008): Where to watch and stream online

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Towelhead

2008, Movie, 1h 51min

A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...while it’s onscreen, the film moves, incites, and jabs, all while reminding us how difficult it is to grow up female and sane in this world.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Søren Langelund

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Ligesom i sit manuskript til den mesterlige 'American Beauty' forsøger Ball sig her med en mørk forstadssatire...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

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In the midst of the Gulf War, 13-year-old Jasira is sent to live with her strict, old-fashioned Lebanese father in suburban Houston. As she navigates her sexual awakening, she finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her father's suffocating rules. When she's sexually assaulted by a neighbor and then manipulated into a relationship with another man, Jasira must decide whether to take control of her life or risk succumbing to the oppressive forces around her. With a cast of complex and nuanced characters, Towelhead offers a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of identity, sexuality, and family dynamics.

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