I Am Thalente

1h 28m
Documentary
7.3

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.

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
Tom Asta
Self

Crew

Natalie Johns
Director, Writer
Jason B. Bergh
Executive Producer

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