ImillaSkate: The Cholita Skaters of Bolivia
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.
Directed by Rebecca Basaure
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- 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
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ImillaSkate: The Cholita Skaters of Bolivia
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