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
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Thalente Biyela as Self |
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Tony Hawk as Self |
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Kenny Anderson as Self |
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Felipe Gustavo as Self |
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Colin Kennedy as Self |
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Guy Mariano as Self |
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Hugh Masekela as Self |
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Lance Mountain as Self |
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Sirsa Shekim as Self |
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Tom Asta as Self |
| Directing | Natalie Johns | Director |
| Production | Jason B. Bergh | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Natalie Johns | Writer |