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  1. Sep 26, 2008 · Towelhead is a 2007 movie directed by Alan Ball and starring Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart and Peter Macdissi. It follows the story of Jasira, a 13-year-old girl who faces sexual abuse, racism and identity issues during the Gulf War.

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  2. Towelhead (alternatively titled Nothing Is Private) is a 2007 American drama 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 International Film Festival on September 8, 2007, under the name Nothing Is Private.

  3. Towelhead is a film about a 13-year-old Arab-American girl who faces racism, sexual awakening and family conflicts during the Gulf War. The plot follows her struggles with her father, her neighbors, her boyfriend and her identity as she navigates adolescence.

  4. This story of politics, race and, sexual awakening has moments that pack a punch, but overall, Towelhead never quite achieves the nuance of helmer Alan Ball's television work. Read Critics...

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  5. Jasira wants something she can't define; attention, love, acceptance or a normal life. Unfortunately she doesn't know the right way to find it. When Jasira's...

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    • Warner Bros.
  6. Visit the movie page for 'Towelhead' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.

  7. Sep 12, 2008 · Towelhead is a film based on a novel by Alicia Erian, directed by Alan Ball. It follows the story of a young Arab-American girl who faces sexual, racial, and familial conflicts during the Gulf War.