June 26, 2010

Time: 7pm
Cost: $2 members, $5 non-members

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. 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.

"1 of the 10 Best Films from Sundance 2010."
-Time Out London

"The film is sure to appeal to fans of Trainspotting, Fight Club,  anything by Gus Van Sant, and of course Taqwacore."
-LA Times