Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)
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.
- Date of release
- 2025-07-07
- TMDB
- 6.4 / 10 (5)
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary, TV Movie
- Director
- Chris Eyre
Casting
- Jim Thorpe — Self
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