Towelhead
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello, Peter Macdissi, Summer Bishil Director: Alan Ball Release Date: Studio: Warner Independent Pictures Synopsis: When Jasira’s mother sends her to Houston to live with her strict Lebanese father, she quickly learns that her new neighbors find her and her father a curiosity. Worse, her budding womanhood makes her traditional and hot-tempered father uncomfortable. Lonely in this new environment, Jasira seeks friendship and acceptance from her neighbors Mr. Vuoso, an Army reservist, and Melina, a meddling but caring expectant mother. |
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Towelhead is a 2008 film written and directed by Alan Ball and based on Alicia Erian’s novel of the same name. The film made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on September 8, 2007 under the name Nothing is Private.
'Towelhead' has been posted with the following people - Aaron Eckhart, Alan Ball, Maria Bello, Peter Macdissi, Summer Bishil, Toni Collette.
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September 10th, 2008 at 7:25 am
What’s the meaning of towelhead? I heard some people criticed this title for being racist.
September 11th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Find out what Alan Ball has to say about this controversial title by listening to a podcast with him, star Summer Bishil, and co-star Peter Macdissi.
http://www.zoom-in.com/sundance/podcasts/on_the_circuit