#31. Towelhead
Director/Writer: Alan Ball
Producers: Ted Hope and Alan Ball
Distributor: Warner Independent Pictures
The Gist: Formerly titled Nothing Is Private, this is based on the Alicia Erian’s novel, this is set during the Gulf War, and is a coming-of-age story of a 13-year-old Arab-American girl who must navigate a sexual obsession with a bigoted Army reservist under the oppressive eye of her Lebanese father….
Fact: Ball wrote American Beauty and the television show Six Feet
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See It: Along with Juno, this was my favorite film from TIFF. Politically incorrect film features great performances and keep your eyes peeled on newcomer Summer Bishil – she shines!
Release Date/Status?: Was showcased and bought at TIFF and was displayed at Sundance. Coming out August 15th.
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