Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)

  • NR
  • 07/07/2025 (US)
  • Documentary, TV Movie
  • 1h 30m

Overview

Jim Thorpe was a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal challenges of racial prejudice along the way. Based on extensive interviews and utilizing Jim’s own writing this documentary brings together a diverse array of Native American scholars, historians, athletes, and influential sports commentators.

Chris Eyre

Director

Cast

Jim Thorpe's headshot

Jim Thorpe

Self

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