Review of Towelhead (2008) by Christopher P — 27 Mar 2010

Decent american drama by the writer of American Beauty. The story is about Jasira, a young lebanese girl who get back to live with her strict father.

This review of Towelhead (2008) was written by Christopher P on 27 Mar 2010.

Towelhead has generally received positive reviews.

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