In Towelhead, Jasira (Summer Bishil) is a 13-year-old Arab-American who's contending with the pains of adolescence when her life takes a sudden and unexpected turn. Also on DVD: An American Carol.

In Towelhead, Jasira (Summer Bishil) is a 13-year-old Arab-American who's contending with the pains of adolescence when her life takes a sudden and unexpected turn.

Moviemaker Alan Ball has defended his decision to show a bloody tampon in his new film Towelhead, insisting it was important to detail his teenage lead character's first period on camera.