IMILLASKATE
THE CHOLITA SKATERS OF BOLIVIA
In Bolivia, a fearless crew of Indigenous women skaters is reclaiming their roots and the streets — one bold move at a time.
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synopsis
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. And now, they’re building a skate park and community center to inspire the next generation of girls.
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“As a group, we use the pollera to send a message of inclusion and empowerment - and to vindicate the women who wear them.”
the collective
change. ancestors. motherhood and Sisterhood. the next generation. a brighter future.
these are the reasons we skate.
the movement
Imillaskate is more than a film — it’s a movement to empower women and girls everywhere. Beyond inspiring the next generation through skateboarding, the collective is deeply committed to their community, working to build bolivia’s first skate park and community center in cochabamba. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN join the movement to skate for change.