Towelhead

In the midst of the Gulf War, 13-year-old Jasira is sent to live with her strict, old-fashioned Lebanese father in suburban Houston. As she navigates her sexual awakening, she finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her father's suffocating rules. When she's sexually assaulted by a neighbor and then manipulated into a relationship with another man, Jasira must decide whether to take control of her life or risk succumbing to the oppressive forces around her. With a cast of complex and nuanced characters, Towelhead offers a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of identity, sexuality, and family dynamics.

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Towelhead was released in theaters on September 24, 2008.