Towelhead
2008 · 1h 51m · Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
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.
Written & directed by
Alan BallBased on the novel by
Alicia Erian6.1Smart score
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arab-americanarabianethnic stereotypefather daughter conflictgulf warhouston, texasmenstruationneighborparent child relationshippedophiliapubertysmall townteenage crush
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