Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
(2025-07-07)
2025-07-07 • DocumentaryTV Movie • 1h 30m
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025-07-07)
2025-07-07 • DocumentaryTV 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.
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.
