I Am Thalente (2015)

7.3/10 • 88 min • 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.

Cast

Tony Hawk

Kenny Anderson

Felipe Gustavo

Colin Kennedy

Guy Mariano

Hugh Masekela

Lance Mountain

Tom Asta

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