

I Am Thalente
2015, English. Directed by Natalie Johns.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 June 2015
- Country
- South Africa, United States of America
- Written by
- Natalie Johns
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I Am Thalente runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is I Am Thalente on?
I Am Thalente isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am Thalente?
If you liked I Am Thalente, try Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, Bones Brigade: An Autobiography, Dogtown and Z-Boys.
Who directed I Am Thalente?
I Am Thalente (2015) was directed by Natalie Johns and stars Thalente Biyela, Tony Hawk, Kenny Anderson.