I Am Thalente
Seen it?2015 | 88 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who get choked up at a comeback and people who love a true story told well. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 28 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Natalie Johns
- Thalente BiyelaSelf
- Tony HawkSelf
- Kenny AndersonSelf
- Felipe GustavoSelf
- Colin KennedySelf
- Guy MarianoSelf
- Hugh MasekelaSelf
- Lance MountainSelf
- Sirsa ShekimSelf
- Tom AstaSelf