Towelhead (2007)
Towelhead is a 2007 drama film directed by Alan Ball and based on Alicia Erian's novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Jasira, a 13-year-old Lebanese-American girl who is sent to live with her strict father in Texas. As she navigates her way through adolescence, she is exposed to a variety of sexual experiences that challenge her understanding of her own identity.
The film is filled with sexual moments that are both uncomfortable and eye-opening. One of the most controversial scenes in the film is when Jasira's father, Rifat, discovers her masturbating in the bathroom. He is disgusted and angry, and forces her to kneel in the corner of the room for hours as punishment. This scene is particularly powerful as it highlights the power dynamics between Jasira and her father, and the way in which her sexuality is policed and controlled.
Another uncomfortable scene is when Jasira's neighbor, Mr. Vuoso, begins to make sexual advances towards her. He is an older man who is married, and Jasira is clearly uncomfortable with his advances. He eventually forces himself on her, and the scene is difficult to watch as it highlights the power imbalance between them.
The film also contains some more positive sexual moments. Jasira's relationship with her classmate Thomas is one of the most touching scenes in the film. They share a sweet kiss, and it is clear that they both care deeply for each other. This scene is a refreshing contrast to the more uncomfortable sexual moments in the film, and it highlights the importance of consensual relationships.
Overall, Towelhead is a powerful film that tackles difficult topics such as sexuality, identity, and power dynamics. The sexual moments in the film are uncomfortable and eye-opening, but they are also important in highlighting the complexities of growing up.
The girl in the film is 13, however she is played by a 18 year old teen.
At the start of the film, it is heavily implied that a young girl's stepfather is shaving her lower body hair. Her mother finds out about this later, and is very upset.
A young girl looks at photos in a pornographic magazine. We see the photos, as well as imaginary sequences containing the women in the photos. Bare breasts are seen several times during these sequences. The young girl apparently becomes aroused by these photos, and has an orgasm. During several points in the film, she shifts her legs and her hips back and forth to cause herself to have orgasms.
A young girl's pedophilic neighbor grabs her breasts, reaches around from behind her, and puts his hand down her pants. She starts complaining that it hurts, and when he pulls his hand out, it has blood all over it.
A young girl lets a young man shave her lower body hair. He tells her afterwards that he'll be more than happy to do it again once it grows back.
A young man puts his hand up a young girl's shirt and feels her breasts. She has an orgasm. He then proceeds to ask her if she would like to watch him masturbate. She says yes, and he pulls his pants down, and we see his hand moving and his facial reactions. However, the phone rings and he stops.
A young man and a young girl have sex, with graphic movement.
A young man and woman prepare to have sex. He pulls out a condom, and she climbs on top of him. The neighbor hears her moaning and walks down the hall to see what is going on. They stop what they are doing before they get caught.
A young man and woman have sex again. There is movement, and he asks her if she has come. She says that she hasn't. He tells her that the woman is supposed to come first, and then they continue to have sex with graphic movement.
A pedophilic neighbor asks a young woman to strip for him. She does. He then asks her to lay down on the floor. The scene cuts to an exterior shot of the house for a few moments. It is implied that he has sex with her. When we return, the neighbor is zipping up his pants, and then he gets up and leaves.
This film is obviously very sexual in nature.