ImillaSkate: The Cholita Skaters of Bolivia
2025•15m•Released
Documentary
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
Rebecca Basaure
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Optimist
Cast
Elinor Buitrago Méndez
"Illari"
Huara Medina Montaño
"Chaskañawi"
Deysi Tacuri López
"Kallpa"
Fabiola Gonzales Torres
"K'alincha"
Mírian Estefany Morales Mamani
"Misk'i"
Joselin Brenda Mamani Tinta
"Waliki"
Maria Luisa Zurita Cejas
"Waliki"
Basilia Lopez Muñoz
Deysi's mom
Stefan Vega Buitrago
Elli's children
Valento Vega Buitrago
Elli's children
Moises Paco Ledezma
Children
Juan José Paco Ledezma
Children
Maria José Gutierrez
Children
Sofia Rios Gerónimo
Children
Ariara Rouss Gutierrez
Children
Production
Company
Optimist
Company
Nowness
Company
Vans (US)
Company
Pachamama Sabia
Company
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)
Producer
Natalie Conneely
Producer
Jenna M. Kelly
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