Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

2025· 90 min★ 7.2· Documentary, TV Movie

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.

Cast: Jim Thorpe

Director: Chris Eyre