Documentary · South Africa · 2015 · 1h 28m

I Am Thalente

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Director
Natalie Johns
Cast
Thalente Biyela as Self Tony Hawk as Self Kenny Anderson as Self Felipe Gustavo as Self Colin Kennedy as Self Guy Mariano as Self
Crew
Natalie Johns — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer I Am Thalente — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
skateboardingsouth africaprofessional sportswoman director
Key Collaborators
Natalie Johns Director Natalie Johns Writer
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