puberty,pedophilia,small town,gulf war,ethnic stereotype,parent child relationship,arabian,menstruation,arab-american,houston, texas,neighbor,teenage crush,father daughter conflict

Towelhead (2008)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Alan Ball
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    Jasira Maroun Summer Bishil
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    Mr. Vuoso Aaron Eckhart
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    Melina Hines Toni Collette
  • Profile picture of Maria Bello
    Gail Monahan Maria Bello
  • Profile picture of Peter Macdissi
    Rifat Maroun Peter Macdissi
  • Profile picture of Lynn Collins
    Thena Panos Lynn Collins
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    Zack Vuoso Chase Ellison
  • Profile picture of Matt Letscher
    Gil Hines Matt Letscher

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Keywords

  • puberty
  • pedophilia
  • small town
  • gulf war
  • ethnic stereotype
  • parent child relationship
  • arabian
  • menstruation
  • arab-american
  • houston, texas
  • neighbor
  • teenage crush
  • father daughter conflict