Tariq's Cube

Follow Tariq Ali into the world of Rubik’s cube competitions. His progress as a speedcuber mirrors his journey growing up - Tariq comes to terms with a family tragedy and his multiracial identity as a Muslim American in a country where hate crimes are on the rise. In the midst of it all, Tariq says “I just love cubing so much...I come to the competitions and I feel like I leave a better person."

TARIQ's CUBE is the journey of a young Muslim American as he qualifies and competes at national Rubik cubing competitions. Filmed over several years, Tariq's life is full of ups and downs, successes and tragedy - experiences that challenge him to discover who he is and what he wants to do. The path to adulthood is further complicated as he navigates what it is like to be a Muslim in America today.