I Am Thalente

7.3

2015

1h 28m

Documentary

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.

Key Crew

Director

Natalie Johns

Writers

Natalie Johns

Cast (10)

Thalente Biyela

Self

Tony Hawk

Self

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