I Am Thalente (2015)

06/15/2015 (ZA) • Documentary • 1h 28m

Overview

Homeless since the age of nine, South African skateboarder Thalente Biyela travels to the US to pursue his dream of becoming a professional skateboarder. Through his eyes, we experience what it takes to rise up out of circumstance and escape a lifetime on the streets.

I Am Thalente (2015)

06/15/2015 (ZA) • 1h 28m

Documentary

Overview

Homeless since the age of nine, South African skateboarder Thalente Biyela travels to the US to pursue his dream of becoming a professional skateboarder. Through his eyes, we experience what it takes to rise up out of circumstance and escape a lifetime on the streets.

Top Billed Cast

Thalente Biyela

Self

Tony Hawk

Self

Kenny Anderson

Self

Felipe Gustavo

Self

Colin Kennedy

Self

Guy Mariano

Self

Hugh Masekela

Self

Lance Mountain

Self

Sirsa Shekim

Self

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Status

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Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

skateboarding

south africa

professional sports

woman director

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