I Am Thalente (2015)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: June 15, 2015
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
Screenplay
Production: UX Entertainment Group, Made to Stray Films, Tricycle Logic
Country: South Africa, United States of America
Language: isiZulu, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
skateboarding, south africa, professional sports, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Thalente about?
- 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.
- Who directed I Am Thalente?
- I Am Thalente was directed by Natalie Johns.
- Who stars in I Am Thalente?
- I Am Thalente stars Thalente Biyela, Tony Hawk, Kenny Anderson, Felipe Gustavo, Colin Kennedy, Guy Mariano.
- How long is I Am Thalente?
- I Am Thalente has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is I Am Thalente?
- I Am Thalente is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Am Thalente produced?
- I Am Thalente was produced in South Africa, United States of America.