Towelhead

If there ever was a film to not watch with your grandmother it’s this one. Towelhead is a very provocative film with some of the most uncomfortable scenes in a movie I have ever seen. Writer and Director Alan Ball creates a basic middle class setting for the film, but inserts issues such as child molestation, racism, reverse racism, abuse, and the list goes on. But don't refrain from seeing the film because of these issues; everything is presented through the eyes of a thirteen year old girl in an effective thought provoking way. This film is not meant to shock the audience, but rather create discussions and opinions on these matters.

On a lighter note, despite the tension and sometimes awkwardness the movie generates, there are some hysterical moments which actually had me laughing over some of the dialog.