A stark reminder to never take things for granted, Maryama Jilo is one inspirational individual who's overcome prejudice, misunderstanding and negativity, to carry on doing what she loves - skating. The subject of a touching and human film by Doran McBride and Katie Killeen, her simple hobby has incurred the wrath of community members, misunderstood by her parents.
But the Seattle skater is unpertubed: she's out to 'reclaim her childhood' and prove that her faith is unaffected by surfing sidewalks. Watch this brilliant personal portrait after the jump...
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