ImillaSkate: The Cholita Skaters of Bolivia
2025 · 15m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Rebecca Basaure
,
Mariano Carranza
Overview
In the mountains of Bolivia, a collective of Indigenous women challenge gender stereotypes through skateboarding — tearing down the notoriously steep streets wearing traditional pollera skirts. For them, skateboarding is more than a sport — it’s a statement of resilience and empowerment in a machismo society. As the collective gains visibility, they are working toward their biggest goal yet: building Bolivia's first skate park and community center designed for girls.
Director and cast
- Rebecca Basaure Director
- Mariano Carranza Director
- Elinor Buitrago Méndez as "Illari"
- Huara Medina Montaño as "Chaskañawi"
- Deysi Tacuri López as "Kallpa"
- Fabiola Gonzales Torres as "K'alincha"
- Mírian Estefany Morales Mamani as "Misk'i"
- Joselin Brenda Mamani Tinta as "Waliki"
- Maria Luisa Zurita Cejas as "Waliki"
- Basilia Lopez Muñoz as Deysi's mom
- Stefan Vega Buitrago as Elli's children
- Valento Vega Buitrago as Elli's children
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