Towelhead (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Tabu, La petite Arabe, Nichts ist privat, Duvernosti, Unverblümt - Nichts ist privat, Tabou(s), Taboo, Érzékeny pont, Niente velo per Jasira, Tentaciones prohibidas, Как на ладони, Nothing Is Private
Director: Alan Ball
Writer: Alan Ball
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: This is that, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
Genre: Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Film Based On Literature
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: puberty, pedophilia, small town, gulf war, ethnic stereotype, parent child relationship, arabian, menstruation, arab-american, houston, texas, neighbor, teenage crush, father daughter conflict
Story
Based on Alicia Silverstone's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, 'Towelhead' follows the story of a young girl named Jasira, who struggles with her sexual awakening and her complex relationships with men while growing up in a tumultuous household.
Summary
Directed by Alan Ball, known for his work on 'American Beauty', 'Towelhead' is a coming-of-age film that delves into the complexities of adolescence, focusing on themes of sexuality, self-discovery, and the dynamics within an unconventional family. The movie is an adaptation of Alicia Silverstone's semi-autobiographical novel.
