I Am Thalente
Synopsis
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.
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I Am Thalente - www.seedandspark.com/studio/i-am-thalente
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-19
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TIFF Next Wave Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natalie Johns
- Screenplay & Story
- Natalie Johns
- Original Title
- I Am Thalente
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- UX Entertainment Group, Made to Stray Films, Tricycle Logic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natalie Johns
Natalie Johns
Jason B. Bergh
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Natalie Johns
Director
Natalie Johns
Writer
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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?
The principal cast of I Am Thalente includes Thalente Biyela, Tony Hawk, Kenny Anderson, Felipe Gustavo, Colin Kennedy.
When was I Am Thalente released and how long is it?
I Am Thalente was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.