I Am Thalente(2015)
7.3(7)1h 28m2015-06-15
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.
- Director:
- Natalie Johns
- Writers:
- Natalie Johns
- Production:
- UX Entertainment Group, Made to Stray Films, Tricycle Logic
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Thalente Biyela
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
Sirsa Shekim
Self
Tom Asta
Self
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