I Am Thalente

Jun 29 2018 Not Rated 1h 28m
Documentary, Sport

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Natalie Johns

Directed by

Natalie Johns

Production Countries

South Africa, United States of America

Production Companies

UX Entertainment Group, Made to Stray Films, Tricycle Logic

Languages

isiZulu, English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
35
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA