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Towelhead

R20071h 51mAlan Ball

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"How can you find yourself if no one can see you?"

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

Drama
PubertyPedophiliaSmall TownGulf WarEthnic StereotypeParent Child RelationshipArabianMenstruationArab-americanHouston, Texas

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What is Towelhead (2007) about?

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

Who stars in Towelhead?

Towelhead stars Summer Bishil (Jasira Maroun), Aaron Eckhart (Mr. Vuoso), Toni Collette (Melina Hines), Maria Bello (Gail Monahan), Peter Macdissi (Rifat Maroun). The film was directed by Alan Ball.

How long is Towelhead?

Towelhead has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

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