I Am Thalente (2015)
2015 · 1h 28m · Documentary
Genres: 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.
Director: Natalie Johns
Writers: Natalie Johns
Cast
Thalente Biyela as SelfTony Hawk as SelfKenny Anderson as SelfFelipe Gustavo as SelfColin Kennedy as SelfGuy Mariano as SelfHugh Masekela as SelfLance Mountain as SelfSirsa Shekim as SelfTom Asta as SelfMore like this
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