Towelhead, Trailer

Jasira, a 13-year-old Arab-American girl, navigates the confusing and frightening path of adolescence and her own sexual awakening. When Jasira's mother sends her to Houston to live with her strict Lebanese father, she quickly learns that her new neighbors find her and her father a curiosity. Worse, her budding womanhood makes her traditional and hot-tempered father uncomfortable. Lonely in this new environment, Jasira seeks friendship and acceptance from her neighbors Mr. Vuoso, an Army reservist, and Melina, a meddling but caring expectant mother. Thrown into an unfamiliar suburban world, Jasira must confront racism and hypocrisy at home and at school - and at the same time struggle to make sense of her raging hormones and newfound sexuality. Her boyfriend, Thomas, though a few years older, provides some comfort - but even that relationship causes problems when her father discovers that Thomas is black. Surrounded by adults who are just as lost as she is, Jasira yearns for understanding, even amidst often brutal acts.
Also Known As:
Nothing is Private
Towelhead
Untitled Alan Ball Project
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline: A 13-year-old Arab-American girl must navigate a sexual obsession with a bigoted Army reservist under the oppressive eye of her Lebanese father during the Gulf War.
Genres: Drama and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date: August 15th, 2008 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for strong disturbing sexual content and abuse involving a young teen, and for language.
Distributors:
Warner Independent Pictures
Production Co.:
Scott Rudin Productions, This Is That, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Houston, Texas USA
Houston, Texas, USA
Produced in: United States

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[wangster7247]

so this movie has Two-Face having sexual relations with a 13 year old middle eastern girl?

ok i'm watching

[l0NELYundConfused]

The book was BRILLANT, perverted, yet amazing.

I felt molested after reading the book.

I hope the movie is as good.

[702mister702]

worst.......movie.......ever.

[hipnhappenin]

Ironically, the book is about a thirteen-year-old girl who looks old for her age, but the actress who plays her obviously looks old for her age because she was twenty when the movie was filmed.

[Cjsrockmusic]

One fucked up movie. I saw it, really stupid.

[tylerthehippie]

yep your a real shittie parent if they say this thing is all your fault how mean

[SuperTdotgirl]

For those of you who have seen the film, does anyone know what song is playing and/or who the artist is in the scene where shes at her bf's house for dinner...its the guitar solo in the background when they're both masturbating...its such a nice song...

[Titant2]

I was listening AxCx...What the fuck is this shit?

[OverlordRaxusReaper]

Staff Sergeant Nantz could be dishonorably discharged...

[joriebaby]

Fantastic film. Difficult to watch, but a realistic, captivating, extremely well written script with phenomenal acting. If you're not ignorant or close minded, you should check it out.

[DukeChild002]

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[stellar6666]

The guy that plays the girl's father isn't convincing at all. He speaks like a stereotypical gay man with the high pitched voice and all.Don't get me wrong i have nothing against gays at all.I just didn't find this actor convincing for that part.