Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)

90 min • EN • 5.5/10
DocumentaryTV Movie

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.

Original Title

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Release Date

2025-07-07

Production

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